Blueberry Filled Mini Pavlovas (Meringue Nests

• Vegetarian
• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 2 1/2 cups Blueberries, fresh

• Refrigerated

  • 5 Egg whites, fresh

• Condiments

  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice, freshly squeezed

• Baking & Spices

  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp Cream of tartar
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 2 1/8 cups Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Vanilla extract

• Dairy

  • 2 tbsp Butter

• Liquids

  • 1/4 cup Water

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Description

Ingredients

• 5 fresh egg whites
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups fresh blueberries, plus more for topping if desired
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

Directions

• Preheat oven to 200 F (95C) and line a baking tray with parchment. Combine egg whites and cream of tartar in a mixing bowl fitted with whisk attachment. Whip until stiff peaks form, about 5 minutes, then add in sugar slowly while whipping. Beat until combined then add vanilla and salt. Fill a large star tipped pastry bag and pipe nest shapes, about 3 inches in diameter, of meringue onto prepared pan (or drop large spoonfuls with a spoon). Place pan in oven to dry for 1 1/2 to 2 hours until crisp. Store in an airtight container until ready to use.
• Melt butter in a medium to large saucepan over medium high heat and add blueberries. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until they begin to split open and it starts to look like jelly. Add the lemon juice and sugar and reduce heat to medium low. Simmer, still stirring occasionally for about 10 minutes until the it has begun to thicken.
• Whisk cornstarch and water in a small dish until smooth, then pour into pan and stir well as the filling begins to thicken (if it becomes too thick you may need to add a few more tablespoons of water). Remove from heat and cool completely.
• When the meringue nests are done and filling is cooled, fill each one with a spoonful of filling and additional fresh blueberries on top if desired. Serve immediately.