Description
These meringue nests are light, crisp, and elegant with a soft marshmallow-like center. Filled with whipped cream and colorful toppings, they make a festive dessert perfect for celebrations and dessert tables.
Ingredients
- 4 egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp white vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- Fresh berries
- Mini chocolate eggs or candy decorations
- Optional sprinkles or shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 225°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a clean mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the sugar while continuing to beat until the mixture becomes thick, glossy, and stiff.
- Fold in the cornstarch, vinegar, and vanilla extract gently.
- Spoon or pipe the meringue onto the prepared tray, shaping each portion into a nest with a small indentation in the center.
- Bake for about 1 hour, then turn off the oven and let the meringues cool completely inside the oven with the door slightly open.
- Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Fill each cooled meringue nest with whipped cream.
- Top with berries, mini chocolate eggs, or your favorite decorations before serving.
Notes
- Add lemon zest to the whipped cream for a fresh citrus flavor.
- Use chocolate whipped cream for a richer dessert.
- Top the nests with mango, kiwi, or passion fruit for a tropical twist.
- Add shredded coconut for a more nest-like appearance.
- Store unfilled meringue nests in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Once filled with cream, refrigerate and serve within 24 hours.
- Avoid humidity to keep the meringues crisp.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meringue nest
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
