Easter is a time for family, friends, and of course, delicious Easter treats! Whether you’re baking your own Easter goodies or picking up something from the store, these meringue nests are sure to please. Ingredients: 1 cup sugar 3 egg whites 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons cornstarch 6 tablespoons water Instructions: Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together sugar and egg whites until soft peaks form. With an electric mixer on medium speed, beat in cream of tartar and salt until combined. Increase speed to high and beat in vanilla extract. With the mixer on low speed, gradually add cornstarch until mixture forms glossy peaks. Gradually add water until mixture forms a thick ribbon when dropped from a spoon. Spoon meringue onto prepared baking sheet. Bake for 1 hour or until firm to the touch. Let cool on baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely ..
Meringue Nest Cookies with Mini Eggs
I just know you are going to love these homemade Easter pavlovas! They are so cute and super simple to make! The meringue is just perfect, crispy and chewy and filed with a rich buttercream. It makes for such a fun and festive dessert! Be sure to check out my chocolate strawberry pavlovas too!
How to Make Easter Egg Meringue Nests
Whip the egg whites in a large mixing bowl. Slowly add the sugar and beat to form stiff peaks. Pipe the meringue onto a baking sheet and use a spoon to create a well in the center. Bake and then let cool inside the oven. Mix together the butter, powdered sugar and heavy cream and pipe into the center of each meringue nest. Finish with chocolate mini eggs.
These cute Easter meringue nests are so fun and festive to make. I hope you enjoy these treats this holiday! If you make this recipe be sure to leave us a comment or rating. Enjoy!
