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    Chocolate Meringue Easter Nests

    20/03/2016 by thebakingexplorer 23 Comments

    Chocolate Meringue Easter Nests
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    These Chocolate Meringue Easter Nests are chocolatey and melt in the mouth treats that are perfect for Easter! They are filled with whipped cream (which is the ideal partner to crisp meringue!) and super cute Mini Eggs. If it's not Easter time, you can still enjoy these yummy chocolate meringues, fill them with berries, fruit or any of your favourite chocolate.

    Whether you're new to making meringue, or looking for a twist on plain white meringue, these chocolate meringues are easy to make with delicious results!

    How to make Chocolate Meringue Easter Nests...

    To start, I finely grated dark chocolate and then stirred cocoa powder into it. I whisked up egg whites and cream of tartar in a food mixer until stiff peaks formed.

    Keeping the mixer going, I added vanilla extract and poured in caster sugar. Once stiff peaks formed I turned the mixer off and folded the grated chocolate and cocoa powder mixture into the meringue

    I put the meringue into a piping bag fitted with a star nozzle and piped out nest shapes onto a lined baking tray. When they were baked and cooled, I filled them with whipped cream, and decorated with Mini Eggs.

    Chocolate Meringue Easter Nests

    Tips for making the Chocolate Easter Meringue Nests:

    • If you don't have or can't get hold of cream of tartar, you can use the same amount of white vinegar.
    • I've found that using fresh egg whites at room temperature is the best way to achieve a great meringue, I don't advise using those cartons of egg white.
    • For recipes to use up the egg yolks, check out my Leftover Egg Yolks recipe collection.
    Chocolate Meringue Easter Nests

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    Baking traysMixing bowlsCooling rack
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    Jem 1E Piping nozzleMini Eggs 

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    Chocolate Meringue Easter Nests

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    Chocolate Meringue Easter Nests

    Chocolate Meringue Easter Nests

    Crispy and chewy chocolate meringues with whipped cream and Mini Eggs
    5 from 13 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: European
    Keyword: Dessert
    Prep Time: 45 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
    Servings: 12
    Author: thebakingexplorer

    Ingredients

    For the meringue

    • 100 g Dark chocolate
    • 2 tbsp Cocoa powder
    • 6 Egg whites large
    • 1 tsp Cream of tartar
    • 400 g Caster sugar
    • 1 tsp Vanilla extract

    For filling & decoration

    • 300 ml Double cream
    • 1 tbsp Icing sugar
    • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
    • 36 Mini Eggs
    • 2 tbsp Dark chocolate curls/sprinkles
    Metric - US Customary

    Instructions

    • Pre-heat your oven to 100C Fan/225F/Gas Mark ¼, and line two or three baking trays (depending on size) with greaseproof paper
    • Finely grate the dark chocolate and stir the cocoa powder into it
    • Whisk up the egg whites and cream of tartar in a food mixer until stiff peaks form, they will hold their shape but still be foamy.
    • Keeping the mixer going, add the vanilla extract and slowly add caster sugar a spoonful at a time. Once stiff peaks form turn the mixer off, the meringue will be thick, glossy and hold it's shape very well
    • Fold the chocolate and cocoa powder mix into the meringue
    • Put the meringue into a piping bag with a star nozzle and pipe out nest shapes onto the baking tray. Start by piping a circle, then pipe a ring on top of the circle. Or you can dollop the meringue onto the baking tray and use the back of a spoon to create a dent in the centre
    • Bake the meringue nests for 1 hour and 30 minutes. To avoid the meringue from cracking turn the oven off and do not open the door until the oven is fully cooled down
    • Whip up the double cream with the icing sugar and vanilla, then spoon it into the middle of each nest, add 3 Mini Eggs per nest and add some dark chocolate sprinkles, or grated dark chocolate curls if you like
    • Store in the fridge and eat within 2 days
    Made this recipe?Share on Instagram with me @TheBakingExplorer or tag #thebakingexplorer!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 158mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 371IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg

    If you like this, check out more of my Dessert recipes!

    Or you might like my Easter recipes!

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    Comments

    1. belleau kitchen

      March 20, 2016 at 4:41 pm

      5 stars
      wow Kat... so pretty. I love the pale cream and the dark chocolate and then the textures must be wonderful too... but then anything with chocolate eggs is a win win with me... a perfect entry to Simply Eggcellent, thank you xxx

      Reply
      • Kat BakingExplorer

        March 28, 2016 at 10:27 am

        Thank you and thanks for hosting!

        Reply
    2. Kate Glutenfreealchemist

      March 20, 2016 at 5:20 pm

      5 stars
      Fab recipe Kat. There is something so tempting about meringue and I never tire of it. Loving the chocolate addition to the meringue..... bet it tastes wonderful with the cold cream and extra crunch of the mini eggs X

      Reply
      • Kat BakingExplorer

        March 28, 2016 at 10:27 am

        Thanks Kate, it really is a delicious mixture of taste and textures 🙂

        Reply
    3. LinziB

      March 20, 2016 at 10:32 pm

      5 stars
      Lovely and so seasonal too

      Reply
      • Kat BakingExplorer

        March 28, 2016 at 10:30 am

        Thank you, and thank you for hosting!

        Reply
    4. Stuart Vettese

      March 22, 2016 at 9:59 pm

      These are just unctuous looking Kat - I could certainly sink my teeth into them no problem!!

      Reply
      • Kat BakingExplorer

        March 28, 2016 at 10:31 am

        Thanks Stuart! Yes they don't last very long in my house!

        Reply
    5. Louise

      March 23, 2016 at 6:25 am

      These look wonderful. I've always wanted to try making meringue but haven't yet, I think I may try making some this weekend. Iish me luck. I have one question what is the best temperature to use on an electric oven and how long should I let the meringue bake?

      Reply
      • Kat BakingExplorer

        March 24, 2016 at 1:16 pm

        Hi Louise, 100C fan for 1 hour and 30 minutes is what I did. I hope you enjoy the recipe!

        Reply
    6. Lisa Niblock

      March 23, 2016 at 9:08 pm

      Beautiful!! I have yet to make a chocolate meringue nor have I piped them into nests which I think should be remedied!

      Reply
      • Kat BakingExplorer

        March 28, 2016 at 10:39 am

        Thank you! I agree it should 🙂

        Reply
    7. Sally - My Custard Pie

      March 28, 2016 at 4:38 am

      5 stars
      So pretty. I'll pin this for next year.

      Reply
      • Kat BakingExplorer

        March 28, 2016 at 10:28 am

        Thanks Sally, hope you enjoy them next Easter!

        Reply
    8. Choclette Blogger

      March 31, 2016 at 12:18 pm

      5 stars
      Ooh, they look fabulous Kat. I do like a good meringue and the chocolate would be good for tempering some of the sweetness. Thanks for sharing with #WeShouldCocoa.

      Reply
      • Kat BakingExplorer

        April 10, 2016 at 4:25 pm

        Thank you, and thanks for hosting!

        Reply
    9. Manjiri

      April 01, 2016 at 12:06 am

      So pretty! I love meringues , in fact I find them irrestibile! Must try these next year! Thank you for linking up with #creditcrunchmunch

      Reply
      • Kat BakingExplorer

        April 10, 2016 at 4:26 pm

        I hope you enjoy this next Easter!

        Reply
    10. Baking Addict

      April 02, 2016 at 1:58 pm

      5 stars
      Such perfect meringue nests and with chocolate too! I still have a large stock of mini eggs so I think these will be on the dessert menu next week.

      Reply
      • Kat BakingExplorer

        April 10, 2016 at 4:27 pm

        Thank you! Hope you enjoy these if you try them!

        Reply
    11. Helen @ Fuss Free Flavours

      April 17, 2016 at 2:09 pm

      These are really pretty and really are too good to be kept just for Easter. They'd be perfect with some fresh fruit in too for a general spring pudding. Thanks for sharing with #creditcrunchmunch

      Reply
    12. Elizabeth

      May 04, 2016 at 10:33 am

      These are so adorable! I just want to start eating and not stop! Thank you for sharing with the No Waste Food Challenge!

      Reply
    13. Jenny

      March 16, 2017 at 7:44 am

      5 stars
      so delicious looking and such a fab take on easter nests x

      Reply

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