Description
Indulge in the whimsical charm of Chocolate Meringue Easter Nests, a delightful dessert that perfectly balances crispy meringue and rich chocolate. These elegant treats are not only visually stunning, adorned with colorful candies resembling Easter eggs, but also easy to make, making them a hit for any festive occasion. Gather your loved ones and create sweet memories as you whip up these airy nests filled with chocolate goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup caster sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 oz high-quality dark chocolate
- Chocolate candies or mini eggs for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 225°F (110°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a clean bowl, whip egg whites until soft peaks form (about 2-3 minutes).
- Gradually add caster sugar while beating until stiff peaks form (3-5 minutes).
- Gently fold in sifted cocoa powder using a spatula.
- Scoop dollops of meringue onto the prepared baking sheet, creating small nests with center indentations.
- Bake for about 1 hour until crisp; turn off the oven and leave nests inside to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg