29 Gorgeous Meringue Desserts

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29 Gorgeous Meringue Desserts2/29 Banana Pudding 67 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Banana Pudding Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I didn’t see my son, Lance Corporal Eric Harris, for more than two years after he enlisted in the Marines after high school. And when I saw him arrive at the airport, I just grabbed hold of him and burst out crying. When we got home, the first thing he ate was two bowls of my easy banana pudding recipe. He’s a true southern boy! It’s a

dessert, but you can have it for breakfast, lunch or dinner

dessert, but you can have it for breakfast, lunch or dinner. —Stephanie Harris, Montpelier, Virginia 3/29 Apricot Mud Hen Cake Bars 11 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 24 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These mud hen bars have been in my family for generations. My maternal grandmother gave this recipe to my mother, who shared it with me. I’ve been told the name comes from the speckled meringue topping that resembles the coloring of hens. —Kristine Chayes, Smithtown, New York 4/29 Meringue Shells with Lemon Curd 5 Reviews

It’s sweet and tart, crunchy and fluffy

Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We love a dazzling dessert of meringue shells filled with sunny lemon curd. It’s sweet and tart, crunchy and fluffy. Top this lemon curd dessert with whipped cream and berries. —Kris Brill, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 5/29 Grandma’s Chocolate Meringue Pie 35 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My grandmother served this old fashioned chocolate pie recipe after Sunday dinner each week, usually with an apology

it was “too runny” or something else was wrong with it

it was “too runny” or something else was wrong with it. Of course, grandma’s chocolate pie was never less than perfect! – Donna Vest Tilley, Chesterfield, Virginia 6/29 Chocolate Meringue Stars 12 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Meringue Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings about 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These light, delicate chocolate meringue cookies sure make for merry munching. Their big chocolate flavor makes it difficult to keep the kids away before they’re on the cookie tray. —Edna F. Lee, Greeley, Colorado 7/29 Mile-High Cranberry Meringue

Let it sit in your refrigerator for at least four hours for best results

Pie 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Your holiday guests will be blown away when they see this pie with towering meringue on top. Let it sit in your refrigerator for at least four hours for best results. —Marcia Whitney, Gainesville, Florida 8/29 Chocolate S’mores Tart 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate S’mores Tart Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created this tart for my kids, who

love having s’mores on the fire pit

love having s’mores on the fire pit. It’s truly indulgent. We simply can’t get enough of the billowy marshmallow topping. —Dina Crowell, Fredericksburg, Virginia 9/29 Lemon Meringue Angel Cake 42 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Lemon Meringue Angel Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings 14 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve been told that this dessert tastes exactly like a lemon meringue pie and that it’s the best angel food cake anyone could ask for. I’m not sure about all of that, but it is delightful to serve,

and each slice is virtually fat free

and each slice is virtually fat free. —Sharon Kurtz, Emmaus, Pennsylvania 10/29 Raspberry Meringue Hearts Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a lovely dessert that your guests will think is almost too pretty to eat! I love the graceful heart shape of the raspberry meringue. —Mary Lou Wayman, Salt Lake City, Utah 11/29 Meringue Snowballs In Custard 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family has passed

down this elegant dessert generation by generation

down this elegant dessert generation by generation. It started with my Russian great-grandmother, who traveled to America more than 100 years ago. I love continuing the tradition with her recipe. —Tonya Burkhard, Palm Coast, Florida 12/29 Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Meringue Roses 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Eat these pretty treats as is or crush them into a bowl of strawberries and whipped cream. Readers of my blog, utry.it, went nuts when I posted that idea.—Amy Tong, Anaheim, California 13/29

In summer the strawberry farms are open for picking

Strawberry-Hazelnut Meringue Shortcakes 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: In summer the strawberry farms are open for picking. I serve strawberries with a crunchy hazelnut meringue cookie. —Barbara Estabrook, Rhinelander, Wisconsin 14/29 Tart Cherry Meringue Dessert 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Tart Cherry Meringue Dessert Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve made this cherry dessert for years to serve at baby showers, birthday parties and

other special occasions

other special occasions. People really enjoy the tender crust, cherry filling and melt-in-your-mouth meringue. Every time I serve it, someone asks for the recipe. —Kathryn Dawley, Gray, Maine 15/29 Grapefruit Meringue Pie 6 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: There’s a grapefruit tree in our backyard, so I like to use fresh grapefruit juice when I make this pie. I just love the unique citrus flavor of this dessert. —Barbara Soliday, Winter Haven, Florida 16/29 Irresistible Coconut Cream Pie 8 Reviews Test Kitchen

I grind my own flour and love to use it in this recipe

Approved Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I grow 500 acres of wheat on the farm his family homesteaded in 1889. I grind my own flour and love to use it in this recipe. The easy pat-in crust has a rich grain flavor. It’s irresistible filled with old-fashioned coconut cream and topped with a fluffy meringue. —Roberta Foster, Kingfisher, Oklahoma 17/29 Spumoni Baked Alaska 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Spumoni Baked Alaska Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 12 servings Go

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For a refreshing end to a rich meal, try this freezer finale. Its intriguing interior and pretty color scheme are bound to garner oohs and aahs. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 18/29 Lemon Meringue Muffins 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These muffins taste like a favorite pie of mine. The meringue adds a unique flavor.—Nancy Kearney, Massillon, Ohio 19/29 Meringue Cookies 55 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings about 5 dozen Go to Recipe

From the Recipe Creator: These sweet little swirls are light as can be

From the Recipe Creator: These sweet little swirls are light as can be. They’re all you need after a big, special dinner. —Jenni Sharp, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 20/29 Key Lime Marshmallow Meringue Tarts Test Kitchen Approved Key Lime Marshmallow Meringue Tarts Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 8 tarts Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: After spending time last winter in Key West, my husband and I became obsessed with Key lime pie. This is my downsized version of one we tried while spending time in that area. Marshmallow creme is the extra special touch.

Pretty pastel cookies are a fun way to brighten any special occasion

—Barbara Hahn, Park Hills, Missouri 21/29 Marbled Meringue Hearts 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings about 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Pretty pastel cookies are a fun way to brighten any special occasion. Replace the vanilla with a different extract for a change of flavor. —Laurie Herr, Westford, Vermont 22/29 Festive Meringue Cookies Test Kitchen Approved Festive Meringue Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 hours 55 min Servings about 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Try these meringue cookies without cream of tartar! These festive

treats sparkle not only during the holidays but for other occasions year-round

treats sparkle not only during the holidays but for other occasions year-round. Use colored sugar or food coloring to change things up. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 23/29 Forgotten Cookies 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Forgotten Cookies (Surprise Meringues) Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These crisp, delicate cookies are light as a feather. Mini chocolate chips and chopped nuts are a delightful and yummy surprise in every bite. Mom knows this fun dessert is a fitting finale to a big meal. —Gloria Grant, Sterling, Illinois

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