Description
Indulge in the delightful charm of Chocolate Meringue Easter Nests, where crispy meringue meets rich chocolate and colorful toppings. Perfect for Easter celebrations or any day that needs a touch of sweetness, these nests evoke nostalgia and joy with every bite. Easy to customize and appealing to all ages, they promise to be the highlight of your dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- ½ cup mini eggs or colorful candies for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 225°F (110°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a clean bowl, whip the egg whites using an electric mixer until foamy (about 1-2 minutes).
- Gradually add sugar while continuing to beat until stiff peaks form and the mixture is glossy.
- Sift in cocoa powder gently, folding it into the meringue without deflating it.
- Transfer the mixture into a piping bag and pipe small nest shapes onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 1-1.5 hours until dry but not browned; let cool completely in the oven.
- Melt dark chocolate chips in the microwave or over a double boiler, then fill each nest with chocolate and top with mini eggs or candies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 nest (30g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg