Bird Nest Meringue – Elegant and Easy Easter Treat
These Bird Nest Meringues are a light and crispy Easter treat that looks stunning on your dessert table. Perfect for spring, they’re shaped like little nests and filled with colorful chocolate eggs or jellybeans—such a cute Easter dessert idea!
Ingredients (Classic Version):
- 4 egg whites (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cream of tartar
- Chocolate eggs or jellybeans for topping
Vegan Meringue Option:
- ½ cup aquafaba (liquid from canned chickpeas)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp cream of tartar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat oven: 225°F (110°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whip the Meringue:
- Beat egg whites or aquafaba with cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
- Slowly add sugar while beating until stiff peaks form.
- Add vanilla extract.
- Shape the Nests:
- Pipe or spoon the mixture into round nest shapes on the baking sheet.
- Use the back of a spoon to create a well in the center.
- Bake:
- Bake for 1½ hours. Turn off the oven and let meringues cool completely inside.
- Decorate:
- Fill each nest with chocolate eggs, jellybeans, pastel candies, or mini easter decorations.
These sweet, crispy nests melt in your mouth and make adorable Easter desserts for kids and adults. The vegan version is just as light and pretty—perfect for everyone!
Tip: Serve as part of your easy Easter treats platter or wrap them individually for party favors.
