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Summer Fruit Meringue Nests with Lemon Dressing

Michelle J
Delicious refreshing summer fruit in a meringue nest with creamy lemon dressing and topped with fresh whipped cream and mint.
4.85 from 13 votes
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Course Dessert
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • Meringue Nests
  • 3 egg whites room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract or coconut extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 3/4 cup sugar

Instructions
 

  • Directions:
  • Place egg whites, vanilla, and cream of tarter in large mixing bowl. Beat mixture on
  • medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form.
  • Place meringue in pastry bag. Pipe meringue onto parchment paper to form eight 3-in. nests.
  • Bake at 275° for about 40 minutes or until dry. Turn off oven leaving the nests in for 1 hour with door closed.
  • Fill each nest with creamy lemon dressing.
  • Place cut fruit on dressing. Top with fresh whipped cream and mint leaves. Serve immediately.
  • Yield: 8 servings.