Easter Lemon Meringue Nests

The last couple of days I have been very busy cooking and getting projects ready for Easter. Today I made a recipe from My Sweet Remedy and if you get a chance to make them, it is a must!

Here is a picture of theirs from My Sweet Remedy

And Here is mine, not bad:)

Here is the Recipe:

Meringue Nests

• 4 egg whites
• 1 cup of white sugar
• 1 pinch of salt or cream of tarter

1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees
2. In an electric mixer (make sure your bowl is grease free), beat egg whites and salt until it starts to form soft peaks.
3. Slowly add the sugar 1 tbsp at a time while beating at high spead.
4. Beat until the egg whites are shiny and the peaks are firm.
5. Add egg whites into a piping bag and use a decorating tip. I used the Wilton open star, just as they did.
6. Then fill the circles with the meringue filling. Make sure to fill the whole circle. To complete the nest, pipe one more ring around the edge.
7. Bake for 2 hours. Let cool completely.

Lemon Custard

• 1 1/3 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup corn starch
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 2/3 cup water
• 4 egg yolks
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 4 tsp lemon zest
• 1/2 lemon juiced

1. In a double boiler put the following: sugar, corn starch, salt and water. Boil until thick and stirring continuously.
2. Add egg yolks and continue stirring.
3. Add butter, lemon zest and lemon juice.
4. Remove from heat and let cool
5. Cover with plastic wrap right on top of the custard and put in the fridge until ready to use.