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Michelle J

Summer Fruit Meringue Nests with Lemon Dressing

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

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

Method
 

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