Looking for an easy pudding that is perfect for the summer? These Raspberry & Lemon Curd Meringue Nests look impressive without loads of effort.
I’m a big fan of puddings that look and taste great but don’t take lots of effort. This is especially true in the summer when you’d rather be out enjoying the sunshine rather than spending all day in the kitchen.
These Raspberry & Lemon Curd Meringue Nests are a fantastic example of this. The meringues are the only element which take a bit of time but most of that is leaving them to do their own thing in the oven. At which point you can be in the garden with your feet up and a glass of something cold in your hand.
Whether you are looking for a tasty pudding for a family BBQ or something a bit more special looking to finish a dinner party; these Raspberry & Lemon Curd Meringue Nests work so well for both. You can make the meringue nests a couple of days in advance and whip the cream up a good few hours in advance. It is then as easy as some simple assembling and you’re good to go! Don’t be tempted to assemble these too far in advance though as the cream will soften the meringues.
If you want to go the extra mile, you can make your own lemon curd. Personally, I think using a good quality shop bought lemon curd is perfectly acceptable. It helps add a lovely fresh flavour to cut through the richness of the cream – yum.
These Raspberry & Lemon Curd Meringue Nests look and taste so summery that you’ll find yourself making it again and again.
Are strawberries more your thing? Why not try my Eton Mess with Meringue Kisses.
Raspberry & Lemon Curd Meringue Nests
Looking for an easy pudding that is perfect for the summer? These Raspberry & Lemon Curd Meringue Nests look impressive without loads of effort.
Ingredients
Meringue nests
- 80 g egg whites (2 large eggs)
- 150 g caster sugar
Filling
- 300 ml double cream
- 3 tbsp lemon curd
- 250 g raspberries
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 100ºC (fan assisted or 120ºC non fan)
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Make sure you have a very clean bowl before cracking in the egg whites. You must not get any of the yolk in the bowl
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Whisk the egg whites until stiff - you will be able to hold the bowl over your head when they are stiff enough
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Add the sugar gradually, a large spoonful at a time
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After all of the sugar is added, keep whisking for five minutes until the egg whites are glossy and smooth. If you rub a small amount between your finger and thumb, you shouldn't be able to feel the sugar grains. If you can whisk for a bit longer
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Line two baking trays with parchment paper and use a small dab of the meringue to stick the paper to the baking trays
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Add a piping nozzle to a piping bag and snip off the end. Spoon the meringue into the piping bag. Pipe a blob of meringue onto the baking tray and then pipe a circle around it twice, piping the second circle on top of the first
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Bake in the oven for 1 hour 30 mins until the meringues easily come off the baking paper and are hollow when you tap the underneath
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Turn off the oven and leave to cool completely in there
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When the meringue nests are completely cooled, make the filling. Whisk the double cream until it is in soft peaks. You want it to be firm enough to hold it's shape, but still soft and smooth. Keep watching the cream to make sure you do not over whisk it
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Stir the lemon curd together in a bowl to make it runnier before adding it to the cream. Gently fold the lemon curd through the cream with a spatula. You don't want to completely fold the lemon curd through, it is nice to have a rippled effect
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Spoon the cream into the middle of the nests and top with the raspberries. Serve immediately
Recipe Notes
Store meringue nests in an airtight container and only top with the cream when you are ready to serve. If you prepare them too far in advance they will become soft
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A great recipe and your photo’s make it look extra special. I will have to try this one out as I love the flavour combinations. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks very much Lesley 🙂
Got to love an easy peasy pudding and this one looks especially delicious!! I know my kids would love it (and me of course!!) Eb x
Thanks Eb x
Love these. Cream meringue and berries it is a perfect combination and I love lemon curd in the cream. Thank you for linking to #CookBlogShare
Thanks Jacqui 🙂
These are too cute – I love the pattern you’ve got from piping them. They look delicious.
Thanks Mandy, I liked the little grooves 🙂
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These look so elegant! I love lemon curd and whipped cream, so this sounds like a dream come true.
Thank you 🙂
They look great, I like the pipping, the nests are so cute. I imagine the flavours are stunning too.
Thank you Anca 🙂
These are most certainly the type of dessert or suppertime treat I can stomach at the moment. far too hot for anything else…I can barely blink without breaking into a sweat. Thank you for linking up to #G2BGF (got to be gluten free)
Such a pretty summer dessert!
Thanks Kat 🙂
These look rather perfect! Loving the piping on the meringues. Thanks for sharing with #G2BGF x
Thanks 🙂