Meringue Nests

Showy without being hard, these individual nests will delight family and guests.

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Meringue Nests

Yield: 6

Author: Anthology of Crumbs

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 1 HourTotal time: 1 H & 15 M

Such a simple dessert and just enough without being too filling. These delightful individual desserts are light, crisp, airy and chewy of and one the easiest desserts you’ll ever make.

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Ingredients

Meringue

• 5 egg whites
• ½ + ⅛ tsp cream of tarter
• 1 ¼ cups sugar (preferably berry but granulated will do)
• ¼ tsp pure vanilla

Topping

• whipped cream
• fresh berries or favourite fruits like peaches, passion fruit, etc.

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 225°F. Make sure rack is in the middle of the oven.
2. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
3. Wipe all equipment with a small amount of white vinegar before starting.
4. Separate eggs. Make sure to do this individually over a bowl in case any egg yolk escapes. This way you don't have to start from scratch.
5. In a mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, whisk the egg whites on high until doubled in size, airy and foamy. Add cream of tarter and whisk until soft peaks form.
6. Slow down the mixer and slowly add the sugar, ¼ cup at a time, and allow to fully incorporate before adding more. Once all the sugar has been added, adjust mixer to high speed and whisk until stiff, shiny peaks form. When you lower the bowl from the whisk, you should see that the egg whites will stand on their own. Add vanilla and whisk for another minute.
7. If you would like, transfer mixture to a piping bag. I, however, like to freestyle it and using an extra large spoon, dollop meringue on tray (about 5" in circumference), ensuring enough space (I can get 6 on my large sheet). To make the nest, use the back of your spoon to make a slight indentation into the meringue.
8. Bake the meringues for 1 hour, or until the outside feels crisp to touch. Try not to open the oven before the hour is up. Once they are baked, turn oven off and allow the nests to stay in the oven for several hours, or even overnight.
9. To serve: Make whipped cream and pipe into the nests and a spoonful of your favourite fruit.

Notes

Make sure they are stored in a cool, dry place if you are needing your oven for something else. Otherwise, they will become soft and chewy.

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