Summer Meringue Dessert Recipe

This light and airy Summer Meringue Dessert is the perfect way to use up leftover egg whites and showcase the vibrant flavors of summer fruit! Crisp meringue kisses meet luscious whipped cream and juicy strawberries and kiwi for a delightful treat. This recipe is adapted from the Simply Simpatico cookbook, offering a healthier twist on the original using a pizza pan instead of a grocery bag (phew!). Get ready for a show-stopping dessert that's surprisingly easy to make!

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 105 mins
Calories 484.2 kcal
Protein 12g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
Summer Meringue Dessert 16

Recipe Actions

Share this recipe:

Recipe Author

Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Summer Meringue Dessert

Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion

Missing an ingredient for this Summer Meringue Dessert? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.

How to Make Summer Meringue Dessert

  1. Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C).
  2. Lightly grease a 12-14 inch pizza pan with cooking spray or butter and flour, ensuring even coating and removing excess.
  3. In a clean, grease-free bowl, beat 6 large egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
  4. Gradually add 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, ½ teaspoon white vinegar, and a pinch of salt to the egg whites, beating constantly until glossy and stiff peaks form.
  5. Using a rubber spatula, spread the meringue mixture evenly onto the prepared pizza pan, creating a raised edge about ¼ - ½ inch high.
  6. Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, or until the meringue is crisp and dry to the touch.
  7. Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
  8. In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  9. Spread whipped cream evenly over the cooled meringue.
  10. Arrange sliced strawberries and kiwi on top of the whipped cream.
  11. Optionally, add a dollop of whipped cream in the center and create a strawberry fan for decoration.
  12. Serve immediately. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

241g

Fat

68g

Carbs

22g