Meringue recipes

The creamy, citrus filling in this pie contrasts wonderfully with the sweet, fluffy meringue - a sure-fire showstopper

This pudding from reader Elizabeth Clark is the perfect centrepiece, complete with chewy meringue, creamy lemon filling and retro decoration

Let your guests fill these sweetly spiced meringues at the table with our suggested flavoured creams

No summer soirée is complete without a perfect pavlova – make the meringue ahead of time and store in a cake tin

A shot of ice-cold limoncello is the perfect partner to Stephen Terry's version of this classic dessert

Add a bit of passion to your pudding with this modern take on a classic

Need a pudding fast? These four-ingredient pots taste as good as they look and will save the day in under 20 minutes

This is doubly sticky - gooey, mallowy meringue, hiding under a crisp crust, is paired with syrupy plums

Perfect with a glass of rosé or pink champagne - delicious and simple.

A fantastic combination of sweet nutty meringue, fresh cream and tart raspberries

Britain's Best Pud entrant, Imogen Bahl, stood out in the under-12 category with this sophisticated dessert

This twist on baked Alaska looks simply stunning – and the dark chocolate and orange flavours are just as good. Try it for Christmas, Hogmanay or New Year

A great dinner party centre piece you can make ahead

If you've only thought of meringue pie as the lemon kind, then think again. This version with toffee is spectacular

A tasty, light and fluffy low-fat treat

This fabulous no-cook dessert is perfect for summer entertaining

Light, fruity and frothy, these quick puds are a smart choice for entertaining

This is a simple French-style meringue, which should be used as a base for a variety of desserts and mousses

These meringues, with fresh, subtle Indian flavours, can be made in advance and frozen for up to a month - ideal for a New Year buffet