July 06, 2025

Meringues with Grilled Peaches & Honey Toffee Sauce: The Ultimate Summer Dessert

Some desserts just scream California summer. Meringues with grilled peaches and honey toffee sauce? That’s one of them. It’s light, airy, naturally sweet, and let’s be real—it looks like it belongs at a garden party.

Think of this as the summer dessert: elegant yet effortless, indulgent yet not too much, and made with better-for-you ingredients (because, yes, we care about that). The star? Steens Raw Mānuka Honey, which takes this dish next-level with its deep, rich, and naturally caramelized sweetness.

So, if you’re looking for the perfect summer treat that’s as good for your vibe as it is for your ‘pretty things’ radar—this is it.

Why This Dessert is a Whole Mood

It’s Giving Endless Summer.

Summers are all about long golden hours, backyard hangs, and beachside picnics, and this dessert fits right into that easy, laid-back, yet effortlessly chic energy.

Meringues are crispy yet melt-in-your-mouth, like a cloud you can eat.

Grilled peaches bring that smoky-sweet depth—juicy, caramelized, and very farmer’s market energy.

Honey toffee sauce drizzled on top? Pure liquid gold—sweet, buttery, with a deep richness that makes every bite chef’s kiss.

If we were voting for an official dessert of summer, this would be a top contender.

Steens Mānuka Honey: The Secret to Making This Dessert Next-Level

Sure, you could use regular honey, but why settle when you can elevate?

Steens Raw Mānuka Honey is unpasteurized, packed with bio-available bee pollen, and loaded with 15x more antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals than standard honey. It brings depth, complexity, and health benefits that refined sugar just can’t. Why You’ll Love It in This Dessert:

Perfect for caramelizing—it adds a natural toffee-like richness when heated.
Gut-friendly & packed with enzymes—because digestion support is always a vibe.
Balances sweetness—its bold, earthy flavor keeps this dessert from feeling too sugary.
Glow-up for your skin—because everyone knows, beauty starts from within.

The Flavor Profile: Sweet, Smoky, and Buttery

This dessert isn’t just pretty, it’s got layers of flavor and texture that make it straight-up irresistible.

Crispy-yet-chewy meringue = light, airy perfection.
Caramelized peaches = warm, juicy, and packed with natural sweetness.
Honey toffee sauce = buttery, rich, and ultra-silky.
Flaky sea salt (because balance is everything).

One bite? You’re obsessed

How It Fits Into Your Lifestyle

Naturally Sweet & Refined Sugar-Free

Using Steens Raw Mānuka Honey instead of refined sugar keeps this dessert better-for-you without sacrificing any flavor. Plus, honey-based toffee sauce means no processed caramel, just pure golden sweetness.

Effortlessly Chic (But Low Effort)

We love a recipe that feels fancy but is secretly easy—because who has time for complicated? Meringues can be made ahead, peaches take minutes to grill, and the honey toffee sauce comes together in one pan.

Instagram-Worthy

Listen, we don’t make food just for the aesthetic—but let’s be real, this dessert is made for the feed. Between the golden grilled peaches, cloud-like meringue, and silky honey toffee drizzle, it’s straight-up summer in a bowl.

Perfect for Every Occasion

Hosting a backyard dinner party? Bringing something to a beach picnic? Just want a late-night sweet treat that won’t make you feel sluggish? This checks every box.

How to Serve This Peachy Deliciousness

Want to elevate this dessert even further? Here’s how to serve it like a pro:

Use peak-season peaches—firm, juicy, and naturally sweet. (Farmer’s market haul, anyone?)
Drizzle the honey toffee sauce in a slow, aesthetic pour for that Instagrammable moment.
Garnish with fresh mint for a little color contrast (and because it makes everything feel extra fresh).
Finish with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt—because it brings out the flavors and adds that little something extra.
Pair it with espresso or an iced matcha—the bitterness balances the sweetness perfectly.

What Makes This Dessert Next-Level?

It’s the little details that turn simple ingredients into something magical.

Grilling the peaches brings out their natural juices and adds that caramelized, smoky depth you can’t get from raw fruit.
The meringue’s crisp edges and marshmallowy center make it melt in your mouth.
Steens Mānuka Honey in the toffee sauce gives it a rich, caramelized depth that refined sugar never could.

If you’ve never grilled fruit before, prepare for a total game-changer.

The Ultimate Summer Dessert That Feels Fancy But Is Actually Easy

s dessert is proof that you don’t need complicated ingredients or hours in the kitchen to create something impressive.It’s a balance of light & rich, sweet & smoky, simple & elegant—aka, everything you want in a summer treat.

And the best part?
With Steens Raw Mānuka Honey, you’re not just making a dessert. You’re nourishing your body, supporting your gut, and treating your taste buds—all at the same time.

So next time you want something sweet, stunning, and totally crave-worthy, you know what to make.

INGREDIENTS

3 egg whites
175g caster sugar
1tsp vanilla paste
1tsp white wine vinegar
50g unsalted butter
50g mānuka honey (we used MGO85+)
6 small peaches, halved and stoned
100ml caramel sauce
150ml double cream

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 140C/275F/Gas 1. Draw 6 x 10cm circles on to a sheet of baking paper and place on a large baking tray. Whisk the egg whites in an electric food mixer until stiff and then slowly whisk in the sugar, 1tbsp at a time, until meringue is thick. Whisk for several minutes until the mixture is glossy, then whisk in the vanilla paste and vinegar.

2. Carefully spoon the meringue on to the 6 circles, forming neat rounds and pressing a small indentation into the middle of each one. Transfer to the oven and bake for 1 hour until the meringues are set. Transfer to a wire rack and leave the meringues to go cold. Increase the oven temperature to 190C/375F/Gas 5.

3. Heat the butter and Mānuka honey together in a heavy-based frying pan and, when bubbling, add the peach halves, cut side down. Cook over a high heat for 2-3 minutes until lightly golden. Remove the peaches with a slotted spoon, reserving the butter mixture. Transfer the peaches to a foil-lined baking tin and roast for 15 minutes. Leave to cool.

4. For the toffee sauce, return the butter mixture to the boil, stir in the honey and simmer for 5 minutes until reduced and syrupy. Leave to cool.

5. To serve the meringues, warm the toffee sauce, stirring until amalgamated. Place 2 peach halves on top of each meringue and drizzle over the toffee sauce and cream and some extra mānuka honey. Serve at once.