Whisk egg whites adding the sugar slowly.
Cut and split the vanilla pod. Bring the milk and vanilla to gentle simmer.
Using 2 large dessertspoons, quenelle the meringue on to the milk and gently poach each side for around 30-40 seconds. Remove and put on fruit compote and serve.
Sprinkle the mixed berries with vanilla sugar to taste. Warm berries and sugar in a pan and serve with poached meringues.
If using fresh seasonal fruit, cook for longer until the fruit is softened.