No, these aren't sunny-side-up eggs! They're light-as-air meringues filled with homemade lemon curd and sprinkled with poppy seeds -- they make a show-stopping Easter dessert.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Time 5h
Yield Makes 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Draw eight 3-inch egg shapes on a piece of parchment. Place on a baking sheet, marked-side down.
- Beat egg whites, lemon juice, and vanilla on medium-low until soft peaks form, about 4 minutes. Reduce speed to low and gradually add sugar. Increase speed to high and beat until stiff, glossy peaks form, about 3 minutes. Sift cornstarch over bowl and fold into whites with lemon zest.
- Fit a pastry bag with a large fluted tip (such as Ateco #825) and fill bag with meringue. Secure corners of parchment to baking sheet with dabs of meringue. Pipe a border of meringue along the inside of an egg shape, then add an extra layer around perimeter to form a 1-inch collar. Pipe a dab of meringue in the center and smooth with the back of a spoon to create an indentation. Repeat with remaining egg shapes.
- Bake 1 hour. Reduce heat to 175 degrees and bake until meringue has dried and is firm enough to pull off the baking sheet, 3 to 4 1/2 hours. Let cool completely before filling with curd and sprinkling with poppy seeds.
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Ssemanda Najibu Soprano
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my meringue nests turned out flat and chewy. I'm going to try again soon.
Saqlain Kahloon
[email protected]These meringue nests are a great idea, but I think they need a little something extra. Maybe a drizzle of chocolate sauce or a sprinkle of nuts.
Rashed Behrooz
[email protected]I had a hard time getting the meringue to stiffen. I think I might have overbeaten it.
Nirajan BASHYAL
[email protected]These meringue nests are a little too sweet for my taste, but they're still pretty good.
Momoh Koroma
[email protected]I've never made meringue before, but these nests turned out great! I'm definitely going to make them again.
mark burnett
[email protected]These meringue nests are a great way to use up leftover egg whites. They're also a fun project to do with kids.
Abdullah Mubeen
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of meringue, but these nests are an exception. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
GLACIER 2
[email protected]These meringue nests are so light and airy, they just melt in your mouth. I love filling them with fresh berries and whipped cream.
Gavan Towery
[email protected]I've made these meringue nests several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Ali Ward
[email protected]These meringue nests were a hit at my last dinner party! They were so easy to make and looked so impressive.