Meringue Nests

Name: Meringue Nests
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 3 large egg whites; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar; 3/4 cup sugar; Fresh fruit such as sliced fresh strawberries, fresh raspberries, mandarin oranges or cubed fresh pineapple; Whipped cream and fresh mint leaves, optional

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Total Time:Prep: 25 min. + standing Bake: 45 min. + cooling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Sep. 25, 2022

These crunch meringue shells will have guests "oohing" and "aahing." Topped with your favorite fresh fruit, they're pretty served with a spring meal.—Taste of Home Cooking School, Greendale, Wisconsin

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Meringue Nests

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Yield:8 servings

Prep:25 min

Cook:45 min

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Ingredients

3 large egg whites
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
3/4 cup sugar
Fresh fruit such as sliced fresh strawberries, fresh raspberries, mandarin oranges or cubed fresh pineapple
Whipped cream and fresh mint leaves, optional

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Directions

1
Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Beat the egg whites, vanilla and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form.

2
Drop meringue into 8 mounds on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Shape into 3-in. cups with the back of a spoon. Or place meringue mixture in pastry bag fitted with star tip. Pipe meringue onto parchment to form eight 3-in. cups.
3
Bake at 275° for 45-50 minutes or until set and dry. Turn off oven and do not open door; leave meringues in oven for 1 hour. Fill with fruit. If desired, top with whipped cream and mint.