Crispy Meringue Nests with Whipped Cream & Berries
Shatteringly crisp meringue shells piped into nest shapes, filled with pillowy whipped cream and crowned with fresh berries. No oven required—just a hot skillet and a whisk.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 3g
Ingredients
- 4 eggs egg whites (from 4 large eggs)
- 150 g granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- ½ tsp white vinegar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
Instructions
- 1
Whip egg whites on high speed until soft peaks form, about 2 minutes.
- 2
Gradually add granulated sugar, then cornstarch and vinegar. Beat until stiff, glossy peaks form, ~3 minutes.
- 3
Pipe meringue into 4 nest shapes on a parchment-lined sheet pan using a piping bag, creating a 3-inch base with raised sides.
- 4
Bake at 250°F for 18–20 minutes until pale and crispy but not browned. Let cool completely on the pan.
- 5
Whip heavy cream with 2 tbsp powdered sugar until stiff peaks form, ~2 minutes.
- 6
Spoon whipped cream into each cooled meringue nest and top with fresh berries. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- stand mixer or hand mixer
- piping bag with large round or star tip
- sheet pan
- parchment paper
- oven
- whisk or mixer bowl
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