These strawberry shortcake meringue nests make a perfect sweet ending to a summer gathering. They take a bit of time to bake but are well worth the wait. The strawberry sauce comes together in a snap, and you can use store-bought pound cake and whipped cream to save time.
Provided by Katie Aubin
Categories Desserts
Time 3h10m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 200°F (93°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread ¾ cup (150 G) of sugar on the baking sheet, then bake for 7 minutes to warm. Remove the sugar from the oven and leave the oven on.
- In a large clean, dry bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric hand mixer on low speed until foamy, then add the salt. While beating, add the warm sugar 1 tablespoon at a time, gradually increasing the mixer speed, until thick and shiny peaks form, 5-7 minutes. Add the vanilla and fold in until just incorporated.
- Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Heap 10 equal scoops of meringue onto the baking sheets, spacing at least 1 inch (2 ½ cm) apart. Use the back of a spoon to create a divot in the center of each mound.
- Bake for about 90 minutes, until the meringues lift cleanly off the parchment. Once done, turn off the oven and let the meringues cool in the oven for 2 hours, up to overnight. When removed from the oven, the meringues should sound hollow when tapped.
- Meanwhile, make the strawberry puree: In a small saucepan, combine the thinly sliced strawberries, ¼ cup (50 G) sugar, and the lemon juice and let sit for 10 minutes to macerate, until some of the juices have released.
- Transfer the pan to the stove and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, until the strawberries have slightly softened but are still vibrant red. Remove from heat and push through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any seeds. Let cool. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- To serve, heap ¼ cup (60 ml) whipped cream onto each meringue nest. Top with 1 heaping tablespoon pound cake cubes and 2 tablespoons quartered strawberries. Drizzle each with 2 tablespoons strawberry puree.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 27 grams
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love
Bby Cherish
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The meringue nests were perfect and the strawberries and whipped cream were the perfect topping.
Soikot Khan
[email protected]These were so cute and delicious! I will definitely be making these again.
Mason Hicks
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of meringue, but I thought these were pretty good. The strawberries and whipped cream helped to balance out the sweetness of the meringue.
Wedi Khan
[email protected]These were a big hit at my party! Everyone loved them.
Fuyad Khan
[email protected]The meringue nests were a little tricky to make, but they were worth the effort. They were so light and airy!
Berlynne Badarni
[email protected]A bit too sweet for my taste, but overall a good dessert.
Roxanne De Beyer
[email protected]These were so easy to make and they looked so impressive! I'm definitely going to make these again for my next party.
julien feuke
[email protected]I loved the combination of textures in this dessert. The crispy meringue nests, the soft strawberries, and the creamy whipped cream were all perfect together.
Calvin Saeed
[email protected]The meringue nests turned out perfectly! They were so easy to make, and they held up well under the weight of the strawberries and whipped cream.
Selma Iintamba
[email protected]These strawberry shortcake meringue nests were a hit! The meringue nests were light and airy, and the strawberries and whipped cream were the perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again.