Recipe Swap ~ Dessert!!!

And for the holiday, on my National Cooking Board, we had a Thanksgiving Dessert Swap!I gave in my Pumpkin S'mores Bars & recieved this ridiculously DELICIOUS recipe for Meringue Nests from Ashley at Cheese Curd in Paradise. I changed up the Lemon curd to egg nog custard for the season & we were in heaven!!! I use the same custard for my Egg Nog Custard Pie.

My mom-in-law said the meringue "melted in her mouth". I thought it was exquisite!!!

Meringue is so easy, don't be afraid to make it! *Lishie tips~The key is in the room temperature egg whites & the slow addition of the sugar. 

Thank you so much,  Ashley!!! I will definitely be making it with the lemon curd as well.

<3 Lishie

Meringue Nests with Egg Nog Custard

Meringue Nests

recipe by tasteofhome.com

3 egg whites

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

3/4 cup sugar

Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Beat the egg whites, vanilla and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form.

Drop meringue into eight mounds on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Shape into 3-in. cups with the back of a spoon. Or, place meringue mixture in pastry bag fitted with star tip. Pipe meringue onto parchment paper to form eight 3-in. cups.

Bake at 275° for 45-50 minutes or until set and dry. Turn off oven and do not open door; leave meringues in oven for 1 hour. Fill with lemon curd and fruit. Yield: 8 servings.

Egg Nog Custard

adapted from All Recipes.com

via DeLish

In a medium saucepan, combine pudding mix, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, and egg nog; mix well. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick and bubbly. Remove from heat. Transfer mixture to a large bowl, cover, & refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.

Assembly: Spoon egg nog custard carefully into meringue nest & complete it all with a sprinkle of fresh, grated nutmeg!