Meringues

The origin of the meringue: a cloud of sugar with a refined history

The first mentions of meringue date back to the 17th century, and several European regions claim its origin: German-speaking Switzerland, Lorraine and Northern Italy are just some of the localities battling it out… But one thing's for sure: it's in areas where the pâtisserie tradition is alive and thriving that the technique has been adopted and perfected.

Our range of traditional meringues

As part of our commitment to bringing the region's heritage recipes to life, our Maison has put its own, special touch on the meringue, offering it all year round in our stores and online. French meringue or Swiss meringue, plain, coconut, almond or hazelnut… Discover our full range!

French meringues

A resolutely traditional and featherweight meringue recipe, we use the French method to make our Large Meringues. Light with a beautifully crisp bite and a fragile aspect, our French meringue is sweeter in the mouth, melting quickly on the tongue. It often stirs up nostalgic memories, in sweet delight.

Swiss meringues

For our Meringue Assortment, this time we’ve use the Swiss method. Finer and melting even more quickly on the tongue, with a silk-smooth texture and a more caramelised colour, Swiss meringue is less sweet on the palate, more stable and denser.

A multitude of meringue flavours: coconut, almond, hazelnut, classic

In our Meringue Assortment, our Maison gives you the chance to discover our diverse range of flavours. Classic, coconut or almond & hazelnut, the three variations of meringues offered by our pâtissiers are all infinitely generous and melt in the mouth.

Why choose Maison Alsacienne de Biscuiterie for your meringues?

In Alsace, a region with a thriving food scene, meringues are a must. So, you'll find these sweet clouds in bakery windows, proudly displayed alongside Bredele and Macarons de Riquewihr, at Christmas markets, delicately wrapped, or in family homes, often pink and flavoured with vanilla or cinnamon. So, why buy a meringue from Maison Alsacienne de Biscuiterie specifically?

Well, just like all our biscuit and pâtisserie specialities, our meringues are made in the utmost respect for tradition. Whether French or Swiss, we use only sugar and whipped egg whites to achieve an incredibly light texture. Finally, before being gently baked at a low heat, which is what gives them their beautiful white shade, we add hazelnut, almond and coconut powder to the egg whites… A recipe masterfully crafted by our biscuitiers.

How to serve your meringues

A sophisticated star in the dessert world, the meringue made by our pâtissiers is adored by those with a sweet tooth, young and old alike. To take the tasting experience to the next level of indulgence, our Maison recommends that you enjoy its meringues accompanied by an ice cream, gelato or a fruit sorbet. Succumb to the pleasure of this French pâtisserie classic during your sweet summer moments!

Order your traditional meringues online!

Our meringues are available in our stores all year round, as well as on our website during the summer months (June to August)! Whether you're in France or elsewhere in Europe, Maison Alsacienne de Biscuiterie ships and delivers your meringues with a service you can rely on!