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Meringue Nests with Fruit Curd

Looking for a delightful treat? Level up your dinner spread with these mouthwatering dessert headturner, Meringue Nests with Fruit Curd!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings: 16 meringue nests
Calories: 44 kcal
Course: Dessert

Ingredients

  • 2 egg whites
  • 1/8 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1/2 cup of sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
  • ¾ - 1 cup of fruit curd in one or more flavors (I used lemon, lime and strawberry)
  • Optional Berries, mint leaves or other decorations to top the curd

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 225° F.  
  2. Using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites, cream of tartar and vanilla until foamy. Gradually add the sugar and continue beating until stiff. Meringue should hold a shape well.  
  3. Draw a series of 16 2-inch circles on a sheet of parchment with a pencil. Turn the parchment over so the pencil side is down (you will still be able to see the lines) and place on a baking sheet.   
  4. Place a dollop of meringue over the first circle on the meringue, then use a teaspoon to create a depression (to hold the curd later) in the center.  Repeat with the remaining meringue batter. Alternatively, place the meringue batter into a piping bag with a star tip and pipe small baskets the size of the circles.  
  5. Bake for 45 minutes, then turn the oven off and let sit in the closed oven (no peeking) another 45 minutes if possible.  
  6. When meringue nests are baked and cool, fill with a heaping spoonful of fruit curd and decorate.

Notes

  • Once filled, they should be eaten the same day, or the next at the latest (store in the refrigerator, along with any unused fruit curd). Unfilled meringue nests can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 weeks. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 44kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Cholesterol 2mg (1%) Sodium 14mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16meringue nests

Amount Per Serving

Calories 44

% Daily Value*

Calories 44kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 14mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 8g 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.