coconut meringue nests

How To Make coconut meringue nests

• Step 1
  Heat oven to 250 degrees
• Step 2
  Beat egg whites and Cream of Tartar on high speed for 5 minutes or until soft peaks form.
• Step 3
  Add sugar 1 tsp at a time, beating constantly after each addition until stiff peaks form.
• Step 4
  Beat another 3 minutes or until glossy.
• Step 5
  Gently stir in half of coconut.
• Step 6
  Spoon meringue into 10 mounds on each of 2 parchment-lined baking sheets.
• Step 7
  Use back of spoon to form into 2.5" rounds shapes.
• Step 8
  Make a depression in the center of each mound to resemble a nest.
• Step 9
  Sprinkle remaining coconut around edges. Press gently into the meringue to secure.
• Step 10
  Bake 50-60 minutes until meringues are dry and coconut is browned.
• Step 11
  Cool completely on baking sheets.
• Step 12
  Meanwhile prepare pudding. Refrigerate til ready to use.
• Step 13
  Spoon pudding into nests just before serving. Top with candies.
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