meringue easter nests
(2 ratings)
Usually the mother bird that builds the nest. With this no-fuss meringue recipe it easy for your children to create a cute little candy gift for Easter or Mother's Day. Also nice for spring tea parties and any kids party involving the outdoors
(2 ratings)
prep time
20 Min
cook time
1 Hr 20 Min
Ingredients For meringue easter nests
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4egg whites
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1 tspvanilla extract
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1/2 tspcream of tartar
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1 csugar
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shredded coconut
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candy eggs (jelly beans, chocolate, egg shaped malted milk balls) or a hand decorated egg
How To Make meringue easter nests
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1Preheat the oven to 250 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper (available at most grocery stores). In a mixing bowl, whip together the egg whites, cream of tartar and salt until soft peaks form.
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2Then, slowly add the sugar, beating constantly until the mixture is glossy and stiff (another minute or so). Beat in the vanilla extract until just combined.
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3Now you're ready to make the meringue nests. Spoon three mounds of the mixture onto each baking sheet. Use the bowl of the spoon to shape each mound into a 4-inch-wide circle with a 2-inch-deep depression in the center. Give your nests a lived-in look by sprinkling shredded coconut over each one.
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4Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the meringues are dry and the coconut has turned golden brown. Once cool, tuck one malted candy egg or jelly bean into the nest for each child in the family. Makes 6 nests.
- Last Step: Don't forget to share! Make all your friends drool by posting a picture of your finished recipe on your favorite social network. And don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes so we can see it too!
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