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Easy Easter Meringue Nests

Easy Easter meringue nests made with shop-bought mini meringues, lightly whipped cream, and decorated with Cadbury Mini Eggs and crushed Cadbury Flake.
Course Dessert
Cuisine British
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 330kcal
Author Beth Sachs

Equipment

  • Electric Whisk
  • 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

Expert Tips:
  • Whip the cream to soft peaks in a mixer with a balloon whisk attachment, handheld electric whisk, or by hand. If you accidentally overwhip your cream, add a tablespoon more of double cream and use a handheld whisk to whisk it into the mixture and rescue it!
 
Variations:
  • Make Cadbury Creme Egg meringues and top the whipped cream with halved creme eggs.
  • Fill the nests with chocolate buttercream instead of whipped cream.
  • Make them for Mother's Day and top the whipped cream with lemon curd, fresh fruit, and blueberry compote, instead of chocolate eggs.
  • Use different types of sweets and candy such as jelly beans and smarties.
  • Top the Easter meringue nests with meringue cookies!
  • Make one large Easter meringue instead of 8 individual ones.
 
Storage:
Make-ahead -  The Easter meringue nests can be made up to 6 hours before serving. 
Store - Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
 
Nutrition:
The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
 
 
Nutrition Facts
Easy Easter Meringue Nests
Amount per Serving
Calories
330
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
23
g
35
%
Saturated Fat
 
14
g
88
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Cholesterol
 
40
mg
13
%
Sodium
 
37
mg
2
%
Potassium
 
30
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
23
g
8
%
Sugar
 
22
g
24
%
Protein
 
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
 
554
IU
11
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
97
mg
10
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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