Baking meringue can be a challenge, even for experienced bakers. It helps to know these common mistakes, and some pro tips ...

With pillowy meringue, smooth lemon filling and perfectly flaky ... Using cake mix makes it a quick and easy dessert.” ...

You could make the pastry case and lemon filling in advance then whip up the meringue just before baking this classic dessert. Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6. Grease a 20cm/8in fluted flan tin.