Description
Delightful chocolate meringue easter nests bring spring’s sweet charm to dessert tables. Crisp chocolate shells cradle pastel eggs, offering a whimsical treat you’ll adore for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 2 tbsps (15 g) cocoa powder
- 4 oz (113 g) dark chocolate, melted
- Mini eggs or colorful candies for filling
Instructions
- Prepare workspace by heating oven to 225°F and positioning rack in center, then line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Sanitize mixing bowl and whisk, then vigorously whip egg whites until they become light and airy.
- Gradually incorporate sugar while continuously beating mixture, maintaining steady motion until meringue develops glossy, stiff peaks (approximately 5-7 minutes).
- Sift cocoa powder gently into whipped mixture, folding carefully to preserve volume and prevent deflation.
- Using circular motion, pipe or spoon meringue onto prepared baking sheet, creating delicate nest shapes with slightly raised edges and soft central depression.
- Carefully transfer sheet to preheated oven, allowing meringues to dry slowly without browning for one hour.
- Turn off oven and leave meringues inside, allowing them to cool completely and develop crisp exterior while maintaining tender interior.
- Once completely cooled, delicately remove nests from parchment paper.
- Melt dark chocolate using double boiler method, then artfully drizzle over meringue surfaces.
- Garnish chocolate-enhanced nests with decorative mini eggs or festive candies, creating visually appealing Easter-themed dessert.
Notes
- Check egg whites are completely free from any yolk traces to ensure perfect meringue volume and stability.
- Use room temperature egg whites for maximum volume and easier whipping process.
- Create consistent nest shapes by using a piping bag with a large star tip for professional-looking presentation.
- Store meringue nests in an airtight container with parchment paper between layers to prevent moisture absorption and maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 282 kcal
- Sugar: 56 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg