Description
Chocolate Meringue Easter Nests are delightful, airy treats that combine crisp meringue with rich chocolate and colorful candy toppings. Perfect for Easter celebrations or any sweet occasion, these charming nests are easy to make and sure to impress your friends and family. With a light crunch followed by a melt-in-your-mouth experience, they bring both joy and flavor to your dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup mini eggs or candy-coated chocolates
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 225°F (110°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a clean bowl, beat egg whites until foamy using an electric mixer on medium speed.
- Gradually add sugar while whipping on high speed until stiff peaks form (about 5-7 minutes).
- Gently fold in cocoa powder and vanilla extract using a spatula.
- Spoon dollops of meringue onto parchment paper, creating nest shapes with an indent in the center.
- Bake for about 1 hour until dry and crisp, then cool completely before removing from sheets.
- Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth, then fill each nest with melted chocolate and top with mini eggs or candies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 nest (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg