Fruit meringue

Fruit meringue is a dessert that consists of a crisp meringue base or shell that is topped or filled with fruit. Meringue is typically made by whisking egg whites with sugar until a firm and glossy mixture is developed. The meringue batter is then usually formed into round shapes, or optionally into meringue nests, which are baked until crisp and slightly golden. Once baked, the meringues are topped or filled with a fruit mixture that can be made with fresh or candied fruit and berries, usually raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, mandarin oranges, and pineapple cubes. Crispy, fluffy, and with a sweet fruity filling, the dessert is also often enriched with whipping cream, like in the case of the famous pavlova.