Learn how to make perfect homemade meringue nests with this quick and easy recipe. Light, crisp, and ideal for topping with cream and fruit - a classic dessert made simple!
Recipe
Easiest Meringue Recipe
12
20 minutes
1.5 hours
These easy homemade meringue nests are light, crisp, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Made with just a few simple ingredients, they're perfect for topping with whipped cream, fruit, or curd for an elegant dessert. A classic recipe that's simpler than you think, ideal for special occasions.
Ingredients
- 4 Egg Whites
- Pinch of Salt
- Tate & Lyle Caster Sugar
- 1tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1tsp Cornflour
- Single Cream or Crème Fraiche, to serve
- Fruit, to serve
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 130°C or 110°C Fan and line 2 baking trays with non-stick parchment paper.
- Add the egg whites and salt to a large, clean, grease-free bowl and whisk until they hold their shape. Do not over whisk as this will cause the eggs to separate.
- Add half the caster sugar, whisking well. Then add the vanilla extract, cornflour and remaining sugar until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- Place 6 heaped mounds of the meringue onto each baking tray, spreading them out slightly, though allowing enough space between them.
- Place in the oven and bake for 1.5 to 2 hours to dry out. Once done, switch off the oven and leave the meringues inside until completely cool. Once cool, carefully remove from the parchment paper.
- Serve with fresh cream, raspberries and strawberries. Enjoy!