How to Use meringue in a Sentence

meringue

noun
  • Spoon or pipe over the meringue.
    — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 7 Mar. 2026
  • The mile-high meringue, of course.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
  • This pie starts like a meringue, but flipped.
    — Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2026
  • The same is true for cream pies and meringue pies.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2025
  • Don’t leave ‘til the sweet/tart lemon meringue pie is served.
    — Dwight Brown, Essence, 18 May 2022
  • Any longer and the meringue will start to weep and break down.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2025
  • Some people love the huge meringue on top.
    — Amber Love Bond, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
  • When ready to serve, make the meringue topping.
    — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Fill the bag three-quarters full with meringue.
    — Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2025
  • Eggy desserts like custard and meringue do not freeze well.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026
  • This sweet fluff is like a spoonful of lemon meringue pie.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Spread the meringue over the filling, to touch the crust edge.
    — Country Living, 7 Feb. 2018
  • Spoon the curd into meringue, top with fresh berries and serve.
    — Allison Robicelli, Washington Post, 13 Oct. 2020
  • Spread one-third of the meringues over the bottom of the pan.
    — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 18 June 2025
  • This ale could be paired with a lemon meringue pie, says Smith.
    — Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
  • The crunchy sweet meringue is balanced by smooth cream and tart berries.
    — Amy Brothers, The Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2017
  • For now, there’s just lemon meringue pie and an ice cream sundae.
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 June 2019
  • Cool off on a hot summer day with a slice of creamy lemon meringue pie.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Pipe an even, thin layer of meringue to fill in the shape of each heart.
    — Carla Hall, Redbook, 20 Jan. 2014
  • Creamy lemon meringue pie meets dreamy cheesecake in this mashup dessert of our dreams.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Egg yolk can deflate the meringue, so be sure not to let any get in the bowl.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 10 Dec. 2022
  • And my meringue usually turns out okay but not great.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Brown meringue in a slow oven and chill before serving.
    — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2025
  • Cover with meringue made with egg white and sugar.
    — Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 9 Dec. 2025
  • One is called Moraine, not lemon meringue, like moraine, like for a glacial moraine.
    — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 3 July 2024
  • The meringues will start to brown and easily lift from the sheet.
    — Amy Brothers, The Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2017
  • The meringue topping needs to be fluffy, but never grainy.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Spread the meringue pieces in an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet.
    — Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 11 July 2023
  • The meringues should be perfectly white and not browned in the least.
    — Alex Hitz, House Beautiful, 3 July 2014
  • Any trace of fat will prevent your meringue from whipping up stiffly.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026

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