Description
Experience the joy of Easter with these whimsical and airy Chocolate Meringue Easter Nests, a delightful treat that’s easy to make and even more fun to eat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Colorful candy eggs for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 225°F (110°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites on medium speed until frothy. Gradually add sugar while continuing to beat until stiff peaks form and the mixture is glossy.
- Gently fold in cocoa powder and vanilla extract using a spatula, being careful not to deflate the meringue.
- Spoon or pipe small mounds onto the prepared baking sheets, creating an indent in each for candy eggs.
- Bake for about 1 hour and 15 minutes until the nests are dry and easily lift off the parchment paper.
- Allow to cool completely before decorating with candy eggs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Easter
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 nest (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg