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Lemon Meringue Nests

Meringue Nests


  • Author: Joanie Simon
  • Total Time: 2 hours 25 mins
  • Yield: 16 nests 1x

Description

Classic meringue piped into the shape of nests for a festive Easter dessert.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 egg whites
  • 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1 cup superfine sugar *see blog post for how to make at home
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 200F
  2. Put four egg whites into the bowl of a stand mixer (or a bowl using a hand mixer)
  3. Beat eggs at medium speed until frothy, then add in cream of tartar and continue to beat at medium speed until soft peaks form.
  4. Add in superfine sugar a Tablespoon at a time, allowing it to gradually dissolve until all sugar is incorporated and you have stiff peaks with a glossy sheen.
  5. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, add in the vanilla and beat another 30 seconds.
  6. Transfer the meringue to a piping bag and pipe onto a parchment lined baking sheet. *if parchment won’t lay flat, pipe a bit of meringue onto the corners and press down the parchment on top.
  7. Pipe the meringue onto the parchment in a cup or nest form by making a circular base, then continuing the circles around the edges.
  8. Bake the meringues in the oven at 200F for 2 to 3 hours. The exterior should be crisp, but the interior slightly soft.
  9. Remove from oven and cool, then transfer to an airtight container until ready to serve. Can be made up to two days in advance of serving.
  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hours
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American