Description
These Chocolate Meringue Easter Nests are a delightful treat perfect for the holiday season. Crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside, and topped with whipped cream and colorful mini chocolate eggs, they are sure to be a hit with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Meringue Nests:
- 4 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings:
- 4 ounces dark chocolate, melted
- 1 cup whipped cream
- candy-coated mini chocolate eggs or jelly beans for topping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make Meringue: In a clean, dry mixing bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Fold in cocoa powder and vanilla.
- Shape Nests: Spoon or pipe meringue into 8 nest shapes on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 1 hour, then cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar.
- Add Chocolate: Brush or drizzle nests with melted dark chocolate.
- Fill Nests: Fill each nest with whipped cream and top with mini chocolate eggs or jelly beans.
- Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For a chewier texture, reduce baking time slightly.
- Meringues can be made a day ahead and stored in an airtight container.
- Avoid making on humid days for best results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 nest
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
