Strawberry and Cream Meringue Nest Petits Fours

Delicate meringue nests filled with a light strawberry mousse and topped with fresh strawberries for a pretty summer dessert.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 69.1 kcals 1658.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 9.2 grams 220.5 grams
Fat 3 grams 71.4 grams
Protein 1.4 grams 34.1 grams
Cook Time
120 mins
Produces
24 pieces
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
Dairy
142
ml
Fruits
6
piece
Strawberries
Very small, cut in half for decoration
Other
3
piece
Egg Whites
Free-range
3
piece
Egg Whites
Free-range, for mousse

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to the lowest setting and line trays with paper marked with 5cm circles.
  • Whisk egg whites and lemon juice to soft peaks, then gradually whisk in the caster sugar to stiff peaks.
  • Pipe the meringue into nests onto the prepared trays using a star nozzle.
  • Bake for 90 to 120 minutes until they lift easily, then cool on a wire rack.
  • Whisk the second set of egg whites to stiff peaks and whisk double cream with icing sugar in a separate bowl.
  • Blend strawberries in a processor and pass through a fine sieve.
  • Dissolve gelatine in 60ml of puree over low heat, mix with remaining puree, then fold into cream and egg whites.
  • Chill the mousse, then pipe into nests and top with a strawberry half.