EGG-SHAPED MERINGUE NESTS
No, these aren't sunny-side-up eggs! They're light-as-air meringues filled with homemade lemon curd and sprinkled with poppy seeds -- they make a show-stopping Easter dessert.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Time 5h
Yield Makes 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Draw eight 3-inch egg shapes on a piece of parchment. Place on a baking sheet, marked-side down.
- Beat egg whites, lemon juice, and vanilla on medium-low until soft peaks form, about 4 minutes. Reduce speed to low and gradually add sugar. Increase speed to high and beat until stiff, glossy peaks form, about 3 minutes. Sift cornstarch over bowl and fold into whites with lemon zest.
- Fit a pastry bag with a large fluted tip (such as Ateco #825) and fill bag with meringue. Secure corners of parchment to baking sheet with dabs of meringue. Pipe a border of meringue along the inside of an egg shape, then add an extra layer around perimeter to form a 1-inch collar. Pipe a dab of meringue in the center and smooth with the back of a spoon to create an indentation. Repeat with remaining egg shapes.
- Bake 1 hour. Reduce heat to 175 degrees and bake until meringue has dried and is firm enough to pull off the baking sheet, 3 to 4 1/2 hours. Let cool completely before filling with curd and sprinkling with poppy seeds.
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Md biplob Hosen
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good meringue nest recipe for ages.
phone lumbee
[email protected]These were a lot of work, but they were definitely worth it. They're so delicious!
SHEL SHEL
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my meringue nests turned out flat. I'm going to try again soon.
Vladislav Urban
[email protected]These were a bit too expensive to make. I think I'll stick to buying them from the store.
Niroz Budhathoki
[email protected]I love the versatility of these meringue nests. You can fill them with anything you like!
Meghna K Deepak
[email protected]These were a bit too delicate for my taste. I prefer a meringue that's a little more sturdy.
Teodora Dgebuadze
[email protected]I've never made meringue before, but this recipe was easy to follow. I'm so glad I tried it!
Melissa Atwell
[email protected]These were the perfect size for a single serving. I love that I can make just one or two for myself.
Jackson Berenato
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of meringue, but these were actually pretty good.
MD NAHID Badsha
[email protected]These were a bit too time-consuming to make, but they were worth it.
Azaan Shehzada
[email protected]I had a hard time getting the meringue to stiffen. I ended up having to add more sugar than the recipe called for.
Pertunia Pilane
[email protected]These were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.
Dalitso Mwambisi
[email protected]I love the way these meringue nests look. They're so elegant and festive.
Racheal Korsah
[email protected]These were delicious! I made them for a baby shower and they were a big hit.
Frank Western
[email protected]I've made these meringue nests several times now and they always turn out perfectly. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.
David Wayne Cornelius
[email protected]These meringue nests were a hit at my last dinner party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.