Description
Indulge in the heavenly combination of airy meringue and rich chocolate with these Chocolate Meringue Easter Nests. Perfect for spring celebrations, these delightful treats are not only visually stunning but also a joy to make. With a crispy exterior and a chewy center, they are topped with colorful mini eggs, making them an irresistible addition to your festive gatherings. Easy to prepare and customize, these nests will bring smiles to everyone around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 egg whites (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
- Mini chocolate eggs or candies for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 225°F (110°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a clean bowl, beat room-temperature egg whites until soft peaks form using an electric mixer.
- Gradually add granulated sugar while continuing to beat until stiff peaks form and mixture is glossy, about 5-7 minutes.
- Gently fold in cocoa powder until fully integrated.
- Using a piping bag or spoon, shape meringue into nests on the prepared baking sheets (approximately 3 inches wide with a center indentation).
- Bake for 1.5 to 2 hours until nests lift easily off parchment and feel dry outside.
- Melt dark chocolate chips in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
- Drizzle melted chocolate over cooled meringues and decorate with mini eggs or candies while still warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 nest (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg