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Pistachio & Raspberry Meringue Nests for a Sweet Spring Treat

Delicate meringue nests filled with whipped cream, fresh raspberries, and crushed pistachios, perfect for a light spring dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meringue Nests
  • 3 large Egg whites At room temperature
  • 150 grams Granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon White vinegar
  • 50 grams Pistachios Finely chopped
Filling
  • 200 ml Heavy cream Whipped
  • 100 grams Fresh raspberries
  • 20 grams Pistachios Crushed for topping

Method
 

Make the Meringue
  1. Preheat the oven to 100°C (212°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form.
  3. Gradually add the sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
  4. Gently fold in the cornstarch, vinegar, and chopped pistachios.
  5. Spoon or pipe the meringue mixture into small nests on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 60 minutes, then turn off the oven and let the meringues cool inside for an hour.
Assemble the Nests
  1. Once the meringues are completely cool, carefully remove them from the parchment paper.
  2. Fill each meringue nest with whipped cream and top with fresh raspberries.
  3. Sprinkle with crushed pistachios before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These meringue nests can be made a day in advance and stored in an airtight container. Fill them just before serving to keep the meringue crisp.

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