Meringues

Meringue can be used to great effect as a topping for old-fashioned jam and custard puddings, for lemon meringue pie and other tarts, or to transform a plain dish of stewed fruits. Pudding cakes can be made using meringue discs instead of sponge cake or pastry. A meringue topping is cooked at a high heat more quickly than individual-shaped meringues so it is soft and frothy inside. The peaks or swirls with sugar sprinkled on at the last moment on top are attractively browned and give a sparkling effect.