coconut meringue nests

How To Make coconut meringue nests

• 1

  Heat oven to 250 degrees
• 2

  Beat egg whites and Cream of Tartar on high speed for 5 minutes or until soft peaks form.
• 3

  Add sugar 1 tsp at a time, beating constantly after each addition until stiff peaks form.
• 4

  Beat another 3 minutes or until glossy.
• 5

  Gently stir in half of coconut.
• 6

  Spoon meringue into 10 mounds on each of 2 parchment-lined baking sheets.
• 7

  Use back of spoon to form into 2.5" rounds shapes.
• 8

  Make a depression in the center of each mound to resemble a nest.
• 9

  Sprinkle remaining coconut around edges. Press gently into the meringue to secure.
• 10

  Bake 50-60 minutes until meringues are dry and coconut is browned.
• 11

  Cool completely on baking sheets.
• 12

  Meanwhile prepare pudding. Refrigerate til ready to use.
• 13

  Spoon pudding into nests just before serving. Top with candies.
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