Celebrate Meringue Week with These Delightful Recipes Inspired by GBBO

Saturday 01st Nov 2025 |

This week on The Great British Bake Off, bakers faced the delicate challenge of creating perfect meringues — crisp, airy, and oh-so-satisfying.

Whether you tuned in for the drama or just the sugar, there’s no better time to bring the magic of meringues into your own kitchen. From classic pavlovas to chocolate-dipped kisses, we’ve rounded up easy-to-follow recipes to satisfy your sweet tooth — and impress your friends.

Classic Crisp Meringues

Perfect for tea-time or topping a tart, these airy delights melt in your mouth.

Ingredients:

  • 4 large egg whites
  • 225g caster sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
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Method:

  1. Preheat oven to 100°C and line a baking tray with parchment.
  2. Whisk egg whites and salt until soft peaks form.
  3. Gradually add sugar, one tablespoon at a time, until glossy. Stir in vanilla.
  4. Spoon or pipe onto tray and bake for 1.5–2 hours. Cool completely before serving.

Pavlova with Seasonal Fruit

A showstopper dessert with a crisp shell and soft, marshmallowy centre.

Ingredients:

  • 4 large egg whites
  • 250g caster sugar
  • 1 tsp cornflour
  • 1 tsp white wine vinegar
  • Whipped cream and fresh berries to top
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Method:

  1. Preheat oven to 120°C. Line a baking tray and shape the meringue into a circle.
  2. Whisk egg whites to stiff peaks, gradually adding sugar. Fold in cornflour and vinegar.
  3. Bake for 1–1.5 hours until crisp outside but soft inside.
  4. Top with cream and fresh fruit just before serving.

Chocolate-Dipped Meringue Kisses

Perfect for gifting or snacking — tiny, elegant, and utterly irresistible.

Ingredients:

  • 3 large egg whites
  • 175g caster sugar
  • 100g dark chocolate, melted
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Method:

  1. Preheat oven to 100°C and line a tray.
  2. Whisk egg whites until peaks form, gradually adding sugar until glossy.
  3. Pipe into small kisses and bake for 1.5 hours.
  4. Once cooled, dip the base in melted chocolate and allow to set.

Closing:
Meringue week may be over on GBBO, but you can keep the celebration going in your kitchen. Whether you choose a classic pavlova or indulgent chocolate-dipped kisses, these recipes bring a little bit of showstopper magic to your home baking.

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