Crispy Meringue Nests with Berries & Cream
Shatteringly crisp meringue shells baked in minutes, filled with whipped cream and fresh berries. A viral-worthy no-fuss dessert that looks fancy but requires zero culinary skill.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 218
- Protein
- 2g
Ingredients
- 4 large egg whites (room temperature)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- ¾ cup fresh strawberries, halved
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 250°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- 2
Beat egg whites until foamy, then gradually add granulated sugar while beating until stiff, glossy peaks form, ~5 minutes.
- 3
Fold in vanilla extract gently with a spatula, being careful not to deflate the meringue.
- 4
Spoon 4 large dollops of meringue onto the parchment, then use the back of a spoon to create a shallow well in the center of each.
- 5
Bake for 12–15 minutes until the nests are pale, crispy on the outside, and set. Remove and let cool for 2 minutes on the pan.
- 6
Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form, about 2 minutes.
- 7
Transfer each nest to a plate, fill with whipped cream, and top generously with mixed fresh berries.
Tools you’ll need
- stand mixer or hand mixer
- sheet pan
- parchment paper
- rubber spatula
- whisk
- spoon
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