Mini Easter Pavlova Nests

5 from 1 vote

These adorable Mini Easter Pavlova Nests are the perfect way to add a touch of whimsy and elegance to your springtime celebrations. Light and airy meringue nests are filled with a dollop of decadent cream cheese filling.

Prep Time5

Cook Time2 30

Cool30

Total Time3 5

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American, Russian

Servings: mini pavlovas

Calories: 119kcal

Author: Kelly Bloom

Equipment

Large Rimmed Sheet Pans w Cooling Rack
Silpat Baking Mat w Circle lines with 12 circles

Ingredients

For the Sugar Free Mini Meringue Nests

3 Large Egg whites at room temperature
½ teaspoon Cream of tartar
½ cup Sugar

For the Pavlova Filling

½ cup heavy whipping cream
½ cup cream cheese softened regular or low fat
½ teaspoon Vanilla extract
¼ Sugar

Garnish Options

1 oz Chocolate
36 pieces Cadbury Mini Easter Egg

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

For The Mini Sugar Free Meringues

Preheat the oven to 175℉. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with a Silpat mat that has 12 circles on it.
Separate the egg whites from the egg yolks taking care to not get egg yolk mixed in.
PRO TIP: Save the egg yolks for making our lemon curd recipe.
3 Large Egg whites
Add the cream of tartar to the egg whites and whisk until foamy. Then add the sugar and whip until glossy, stiff peaks form.
½ teaspoon Cream of tartar, ½ cup Sugar
Transfer the meringue to a large piping bag fitted with a large star tip (open or closed) and pipe onto a silicone mat following the circle guidelines so they don't touch each other.
Start with the bottom, swirling from the center and then back again to create a filled center with a double swirl for the outside of the circle.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven at 175°F to dry for 11/2 - 2 hours. Don't open the oven door the first 30 minutes.
Check the dryness of the meringues after 90 minutes. If too soft and springy, continue drying for another 30 minutes. When crisp and hollow feeling, remove the meringues to cool on a cooling rack.

For the Whipping Pavlova Filling

While the meringue nests are cooling, prepare the whipped topping to fill the centers of each meringue.
Measure the cold whipping cream, softened cream cheese, vanilla, and sugar into a mixing bowl.
½ cup heavy whipping cream, ½ cup cream cheese, ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract, ¼ Sugar
Whip with a mixer until you get a fluffy, thick cream filling mixture. Be careful to not over mix.
Transfer the whipped cream and cream cheese topping into a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Squeeze a swirl of filling into the center or each meringue nest to create a mini pavlova.
Decorate the nests with shaved chocolate, and three Cadbury Mini Easter Eggs.
1 oz Chocolate, 36 pieces Cadbury Mini Easter Egg

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