Easy Easter meringue nests topped with whipped cream, Cadbury Mini Eggs, and crushed Flake. Just 4 ingredients and 5 minutes for a cute, make-ahead Easter dessert! You might also like my easy hot cross bun bread and butter pudding made with ready-made custard!
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Quick Summary - Easter Meringue Nests
I love this recipe because it's quick, easy, and looks so pretty with Mini Eggs. It's a stress-free Easter dessert that always goes down well with everyone!
- Beth (Effortless Foodie)
🕒 Ready In: 5 minutes
👪 Serves: 8
🍽 Calories: 330
🥣 Main Ingredients: Meringue nests, double cream, Cadbury Mini Eggs, and Cadbury Flake.
📖 Dietary Info: Vegetarian, gluten-free (check chocolate labels).
👌 Difficulty: Easy
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Meringue nests are a classic dessert, made Easter-ready with Cadbury Mini Eggs. Light, sweet, and super easy using shop-bought meringues-no piping bag needed!
Love Mini Eggs? Try my easy no-churn mini egg ice cream too.
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✔️ Why you'll love this Easter meringue nests!
- An easy Easter dessert made with Cadbury Mini Eggs that's perfect for spring celebrations.
- This recipe can be made ahead of time, making it ideal for stress-free entertaining.
- You only need 4 simple ingredients to put it together.
- A fun and festive dessert that's perfect for Easter Sunday.
🛒 Key Ingredients
A full ingredients list along with Metric and US Customary measurements, can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.
Meringue Nests - 8 store-bought mini meringues (use the best quality you can find for a crisp shell and chewy centre). You can also make your own by whisking egg whites with sugar and a little lemon juice or cream of tartar, then piping into nests and baking.
Double Cream (Heavy Cream) - lightly whipped to soft peaks. You can substitute with whipping cream, or for a lighter option, use whipped topping.
Cadbury Mini Eggs (Chocolate Candy Eggs) - one large bag. You can swap for other chocolate eggs, candy-coated chocolates, or even chocolate chips if Mini Eggs aren't available.
Cadbury Flake (Milk Chocolate Bar) - crushed for decoration. Substitute with grated chocolate, chocolate shavings, or omit if preferred.
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📖 Variations
- Creme Egg Nests - Swap Mini Eggs for halved Cadbury Creme Eggs for a rich, indulgent twist.
- Vanilla Cream - Add vanilla extract and a little icing sugar (powdered sugar) to the cream for extra sweetness and flavour.
- Chocolate Filling - Use chocolate buttercream, chocolate mousse, or Nutella instead of whipped cream.
- Fruity Spring Nests - Top with lemon curd and fresh berries for a lighter, fruitier version (great for Mother's Day).
- Different Sweets - Try jelly beans, Smarties, or chocolate buttons for a colourful variation.
- Large Meringue Nest - Make one big meringue nest instead of individual ones for a showstopping centrepiece dessert.
🔪 How to make Easter mini meringue nests
One: Whip the double cream to soft peaks. If you are using an electric whisk this should take just a minute or two, by hand, it will take a little bit longer.
Two: Fill the meringue nests with the softly whipped cream using a spoon.
Three: Top with the mini eggs.
Four: Sprinkle over the crushed flake. Chill until ready to serve.
Top Tips
- Whip the cream to soft peaks using a stand mixer with a balloon whisk attachment, a handheld electric whisk, or by hand. If you accidentally overwhip it, add a tablespoon of double cream and gently whisk it back to a smooth consistency.
- Don't assemble too early or the meringues may soften
- Use a piping bag for a neater finish
🍴 Serving suggestions
Serve these Easter nests as a light and festive dessert after a traditional Easter Sunday lunch of slow cooked lamb, crispy air fryer roast potatoes, and all the trimmings.
For a fun twist, kids will love them filled with Mini Egg ice cream instead of whipped cream-plus you can mix things up by topping with a variety of chocolate Easter eggs for extra colour and crunch!
Storage
Store - Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Freeze - Not suitable for freezing.
❓ Frequently asked questions
Absolutely! Homemade meringues work well if you prefer, just make sure they're fully cooled and crisp before filling.
You can swap them for jelly beans, chocolate buttons, Smarties, or fresh fruit for a lighter option.
😋 More Easter recipes
- Mini Egg Brownies
- Air Fryer Mini Egg Desert Pots
- Mini Egg Cookie Bars
- Chocolate Mini Egg Cookies
- Easter Chocolate Cornflake Nests
- Creme Egg Brownies
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Easy Easter Meringue Nests
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Equipment
- Metal Spoon
- Rolling Pin to crush the mini eggs
Ingredients
- 8 Mini Meringue Nests
- 250 ml Double Cream heavy cream
- 297 g Cadbury Mini Eggs
- 1 Cadbury Flake crushed
Instructions
- Whip the double cream to soft peaks. If you are using an electric whisk this should take just a minute or two, by hand it will take a little bit longer.250 ml Double Cream
- Fill the meringue nests with the softly whipped cream using a spoon.8 Mini Meringue Nests
- Top with the mini eggs.297 g Cadbury Mini Eggs
- Sprinkle over the crushed flake. Chill until ready to serve.1 Cadbury Flake
Notes
- Uses store-bought mini meringue nests for speed and ease.
- Whip the cream to soft peaks before filling.
- Assemble close to serving time to keep the meringues crisp.
- Great for Easter gatherings and spring celebrations.
- Kids love them; try using different candy toppings.
- Store leftovers in the fridge; best eaten within a couple of days.
Michelle says
So beautiful and festive. I love the pastel flavors, and the meringue is perfectly light
Tara says
Oh how fun! Such an adorable treat for Easter. I love the addition of those Cadbury Eggs and flakes.
Gina says
I love meringue! Making these cute mini egg nests are such a fun and festive way to enjoy meringue for Easter! These are for sure going to be a hit!
Sara Welch says
These are such fun and beautiful treats for Easter; looking forward to giving these a try this year! Definitely look too good to pass up!
Ieva says
What a wonderful idea! I always have leftover egg whites, so I make meringue nests from scratch, but I love the Easter-themed decorations! Will definitely be making some of these for children this Easter!