Mini Egg Meringue Nests

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Meringue NestsIt isn’t Easter without Cadbury so treat the family this weekend to these delicious Mini Egg meringue nests. 

Makes 16

Preparation time: 15 mins

Cooking time: – 3 hr

What You’ll Need: 

  • 2 medium egg whites
  • 100g caster sugar
  • 1 Flake, crushed
  • 50g Mini Eggs, roughly chopped

What To Do: 

  1. Preheat the oven to 110⁰C, gas mark ¼. Grease and line 2 baking sheets with baking parchment.
  2. Using an electric mixer and a clean grease-free bowl, whisk the egg whites until stiff, add the sugar a little at a time, whisking well between additions to form a thick glossy meringue.
  3. Fold in the crushed flake and spoon or pipe 16 rounds onto the baking sheets.  
  4. Make a small hollow with a teaspoon to form a nest shape, top with 50g chopped mini eggs.  Bake for 3 hours until crisp and dry. Cool.

Recipe from Cadbury

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