Description
Delicious Meringue Trees: Easy, Festive Holiday Treats
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces Egg Whites (Use room temperature for the best volume.)
- 1/2 tsp Cream of Tartar (Optional but recommended for a more stable meringue.)
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar (Superfine sugar can enhance texture.)
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla or Almond Extract (Feel free to use other extracts.)
- a few drops Green Gel Food Coloring (Avoid liquid colorings.)
- as needed Nonpareil Sprinkles (Optional, to mimic Christmas ornaments.)
- as needed Star Sprinkles (Optional toppings for a whimsical touch.)
- for dusting Powdered Sugar (For a snowy effect.)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C).
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Clean your mixing bowl with vinegar to ensure it’s grease-free.
- In a stand mixer, beat 4 room temperature egg whites on medium speed until foamy.
- Add 1/2 tsp of cream of tartar to the foamy egg whites, then continue mixing until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add 1 cup of granulated sugar while mixing, increasing the speed to medium-high until stiff peaks form.
- Add 1/2 tsp of your chosen extract and a few drops of green gel food coloring, mixing until well incorporated.
- Fit a piping bag with an open star tip and lightly brush the inside with green food coloring.
- Pipe three dollops on the prepared baking sheet, stacking them to form tree shapes.
- Sprinkle with nonpareil sprinkles and a star sprinkle on top of each tree.
- Bake for 90 minutes, then turn off the oven and let cool inside for an additional hour.
- Check for dryness; if still moist, leave them in the oven for an extra 30 minutes.
- Before serving, dust the meringue trees with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Use room temperature egg whites for better volume.
- Consider using superfine sugar for improved texture.
- Store in an airtight container for freshness.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meringue tree
- Calories: 43
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Meringue Trees, Holiday Treats, Desserts