meringue nests

Crisp egg confections

Meringue nests are small bowl-shaped shells made from baked meringue—whipped egg whites and sugar—designed to hold fillings like fruit, cream, or curd.

The crisp, airy exterior creates a vessel for soft toppings: She filled the meringue nests with lemon curd and fresh berries.

They're a classic component of pavlova-style desserts.

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texture/structure

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Dense chocolate baked square

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Rich, crumbly baked sweets

croissant · shortbread · puff pastry · brioche · pound cake

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French filled meringue cookies

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G