Vegan Meringue Nests (Gluten-Free Vegan Easter Dessert)
These Vegan Meringue Nests are one of those desserts that look fancy and whimsical but are secretly very easy to make. Light, crisp, and cloud-like, they’re the kind of gluten-free vegan Easter dessert that always gets a “wait… this is vegan?!”reaction at the table.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup aquafaba chickpea liquid
- ¾ –1 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice or vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch optional
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 210°F (100°C) and line a baking tray.
- Whip aquafaba until foamy, then add acid and beat to soft peaks.
- Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- Fold in vanilla and cornstarch gently.
- Pipe or spoon nests onto tray, shaping a center dip.
- Bake for 90 minutes, then cool completely in the oven.