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Christmas Tree Meringues Recipe

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Delight your holiday celebrations with these festive Christmas Tree Meringues. Light, crisp, and beautifully shaped, these green-hued meringues decorated with sprinkles make a charming and sweet treat perfect for gifting or party platters.

Ingredients

Meringue Base

  • 3 large egg whites (at room temperature)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Green gel food coloring (to desired shade)

Decoration

  • Sprinkles for decoration

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 225 degrees Fahrenheit (110 degrees Celsius) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
  2. Whisk Egg Whites: In a clean bowl, whisk the egg whites on medium speed until they become foamy, which will take about 2 minutes.
  3. Add Cream of Tartar: Stir in the cream of tartar and continue whisking until soft peaks form to stabilize the egg whites.
  4. Add Sugar Gradually: Increase the mixer speed to high and gradually add the sugar one tablespoon at a time. Continue whisking until stiff, glossy peaks form, which takes about 8 to 10 minutes in total.
  5. Fold in Flavor and Color: Gently fold in the vanilla extract and green gel food coloring using a spatula until just combined, ensuring the mixture stays airy.
  6. Pipe the Meringue: Transfer the meringue mixture to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe tree shapes by starting with a wide base and spiraling upward in decreasing circles to create a pointed top.
  7. Bake the Meringues: Bake the piped meringues in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Do not open the oven door to prevent cracking; bake until completely dry and crisp.
  8. Cool Properly: Turn off the oven and slightly open the door. Let the meringues cool inside the oven for 30 minutes to finish drying before removing.

Notes

  • Make sure the bowl and utensils are free from grease to achieve perfect meringue peaks.
  • Using room temperature egg whites helps achieve better volume and stability.
  • If desired, experiment with different gel food coloring shades for customized festive colors.
  • Store meringues in an airtight container to keep them crisp and avoid humidity.
  • Sprinkle decorations immediately after piping before baking to ensure they stick well.

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