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Christmas Tree Meringues

Festive Christmas Tree Meringues That Melt in Your Mouth

These Christmas Tree Meringues are delightful confections that add a whimsical touch to your holiday dessert table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 30
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meringue Base
  • 4 large Egg Whites At room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Essential for glossy meringue
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cream of Tartar Can be substituted with lemon juice or vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Can be swapped for almond extract
For the Festive Touch
  • 1 teaspoon Green Gel Food Coloring For vibrant color
  • 1/2 cup Sprinkles Optional for decoration

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Piping Bag
  • Star Tip
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 225°F (110°C) and prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  2. Whisk egg whites in a clean bowl at medium speed until foamy, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add cream of tartar and whisk until soft peaks form.
  4. Increase the speed to high and gradually add sugar, whisking until stiff, glossy peaks form, about 8-10 minutes.
  5. Fold in vanilla extract and green gel food coloring gently.
  6. Transfer the meringue to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip and pipe tree shapes.
  7. Bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes until completely dry.
  8. Cool the meringues in the oven for 30 minutes.
  9. Optional: Sprinkle with additional festive decorations before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 30kcalCarbohydrates: 7gSodium: 1mgSugar: 7g

Notes

Ensure no egg yolk contaminates the egg whites. Store in an airtight container at room temperature. Avoid refrigeration.

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