Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for whipped cream)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 225°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, tracing four 4-inch circles as a guide.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg whites on medium speed until frothy. Add cream of tartar and whisk until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add granulated sugar, one tablespoon at a time, increasing speed to high until glossy and stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in vanilla extract and cornstarch until well blended.
- Dollop the meringue mixture onto the parchment paper, using the circles as a guide, and create a small indentation in the center of each mound.
- Bake for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until firm and dry to the touch. Turn off the oven and let the nests cool inside with the door slightly open.
- While cooling, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Once cooled, gently lift the meringues off the parchment paper, spoon whipped cream into each nest, and top with sliced strawberries and chopped basil.
- Enjoy immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to an hour before serving.
Notes
- For a unique variation, consider using raspberries or blueberries instead of strawberries.
- A drizzle of balsamic glaze can add an extra layer of flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 nest
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg