Description
This Delightful Chocolate Meringue Easter Nests recipe features light and airy chocolate-flavored meringue nests baked to perfection and filled with colorful mini eggs or candies, making a festive and elegant Easter treat.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meringue Nests
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
For Decoration and Filling
- 4 oz dark chocolate, melted
- Mini eggs or colorful candies for filling
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 225°F (110°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy removal of the meringue nests.
- Whip Egg Whites: In a clean, dry bowl, whip the 4 large egg whites until frothy. Gradually add 1 cup of granulated sugar while continuing to beat until stiff peaks form, which should take about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Incorporate Cocoa Powder: Carefully fold in 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder into the stiff egg whites, ensuring you do this gently to maintain the airiness of the meringue mixture.
- Shape Nests: Spoon the meringue mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, creating circular nests approximately 2 inches high with an indent in the center to hold the filling later.
- Bake: Bake the meringue nests in the preheated oven for 1 hour until they are dry to the touch but still soft inside. Once done, leave them to cool completely on the baking sheet before handling.
- Decorate and Fill: Drizzle the melted dark chocolate over the cooled meringue nests and fill the centers with mini eggs or colorful candies to complete the festive look and add delightful flavors.
Notes
- Ensure no yolk contaminates the egg whites to achieve proper stiff peaks.
- Use a clean and dry bowl and beaters to prevent the meringue from deflating.
- Be gentle folding in the cocoa powder to maintain the meringue’s airiness.
- Allow nests to cool completely to prevent melting the chocolate filling.
- These meringue nests can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
