Easter Meringue Nests

Ingredients

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For the meringues:

  • g Caster Sugar

To decorate:

  • ml Double cream, whipped
  • g Chocolate Mini Eggs

Method

  • 1

    Step 1

    Heat oven to 140 C
  • 2

    Step 2

    Make up the Egg White Powder as directed on pack and transfer to a large grease-free bowl.
  • 3

    Step 3

    In a large mixing bowl, using a hand-whisk, whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gradually add the caster sugar, one tablespoon at a time, whisking continuously until you have a shiny, stiff mixture.
  • 4

    Step 4

    Spoon the meringue into three separate bowls and add 4-5 drops of one Dr. Oetker gel food colouring to each bowl. Stir the meringue through a few times to create a marbling effect with the food colouring – be careful not to over-stir.
  • 5

    Step 5

    Place a piping bag with a star nozzle fitting in a jug and fold down the edges. Carefully fill the piping bag 2/3’s of the way with one of the meringue mixes. Twist the top of the piping bag to secure it.
  • 6

    Step 6

    Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Pipe a small amount of meringue under each corner of the parchment paper to secure it.
  • 7

    Step 7

    To pipe the meringues, start by piping a circle around 3” in diameter from the outside in. Pipe two more circles on top of the outer edge to complete, so you have a nest. Repeat this seven more times using all three meringue mixes.
  • 8

    Step 8

    Transfer the meringues to the oven and bake for 1 hour. Once cooked, turn the oven off and leave the meringues in the oven for at least two hours, or overnight if possible.
  • 9

    Step 9

    Once the meringues have cooled and set, pipe the whipped cream into the centre of the meringues. Top with mini chocolate eggs to serve.

Ingredients

  • 200 g Caster Sugar
  • 100 ml Double cream, whipped
  • 50 g Chocolate Mini Eggs