Pistachio Raspberry Meringue Nests (Printable Version)
Delicate pistachio meringue nests filled with whipped cream and fresh raspberries
# What You Need:
→ Meringue
01 - 4 large egg whites, at room temperature
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
04 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 1/2 cup unsalted pistachios, finely ground
→ Filling & Topping
06 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
07 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - 1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries
10 - 1/4 cup unsalted pistachios, coarsely chopped
11 - Fresh mint leaves for garnish
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 225°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a spotlessly clean bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar and continue beating until soft peaks form.
03 - Gradually add granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Beat in vanilla extract.
04 - Gently fold in the finely ground pistachios with a spatula.
05 - Spoon or pipe the meringue into 8 nests (about 3 inches wide) on the prepared baking sheets, creating a small well in the center of each.
06 - Bake for 1 hour 30 minutes, rotating the trays halfway, until dry and crisp. Turn off oven, crack oven door, and let nests cool completely inside.
07 - Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
08 - Fill each cooled meringue nest with whipped cream.
09 - Top generously with raspberries and sprinkle with chopped pistachios. Garnish with mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They look like you spent hours but come together faster than you would think
- The texture combination is honestly addictive and nobody can eat just one
02 -
- Humidity is the enemy of meringue, choose a dry day for best results
- Letting them cool completely in the oven is what makes them crisp instead of chewy
03 -
- A drop of rose water in the whipped cream transports these to another level entirely
- Rotate your baking sheets halfway through, otherwise the bottoms on the lower rack will get too dry