1
: a dessert topping consisting of a baked mixture of stiffly beaten egg whites and sugar
2
: a shell made of meringue and filled with fruit or ice cream
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Spoon or pipe over the meringue.
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The Week Uk, TheWeek, 7 Mar. 2026
At least 20 different types of pies are baked every day, from banana cream to coconut cream, from lemon meringue to mocha cappuccino.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 7 Mar. 2026
This Alabama original has a peachy filling and fluffy Peach Schnapps meringue frosting.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
Bake at 400 degrees for 5 to 8 minutes or until the meringue is golden.
—Indianapolis Star, IndyStar, 27 Feb. 2026
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The Week Uk, TheWeek, 7 Mar. 2026
At least 20 different types of pies are baked every day, from banana cream to coconut cream, from lemon meringue to mocha cappuccino.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 7 Mar. 2026
This Alabama original has a peachy filling and fluffy Peach Schnapps meringue frosting.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
Bake at 400 degrees for 5 to 8 minutes or until the meringue is golden.
—Indianapolis Star, IndyStar, 27 Feb. 2026
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“Meringue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meringue. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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meringue
noun
me·ringue
mə-ˈraŋ 
1
: a mixture of beaten egg white and sugar put on pies or cakes and browned
2
: a shell of baked meringue filled with fruit or ice cream
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