Celebrate the holiday season with these light, crisp, and festive Christmas Tree Meringues! Made with fluffy whipped egg whites, sweet vanilla, and a touch of green gel coloring, these charming treats are piped into tree shapes and decorated with sprinkles for a merry finishing touch. Perfect for cookie trays, edible gifts, or a magical winter dessert, these meringues are as beautiful as they are delicious.
Christmas Tree Meringues Recipe
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Ingredients
- 3 large egg whites (at room temperature)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Green gel food coloring
- Sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 225°F (110°C) and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In clean bowl, whisk egg whites on medium speed until foamy, about 2 minutes.
- Add cream of tartar and continue whisking until soft peaks form.
- Increase to high speed and gradually add sugar one tablespoon at a time until stiff, glossy peaks form, 8-10 minutes total.
- Gently fold in vanilla and green food coloring with spatula until just combined.
- Transfer to piping bag with large star tip. Pipe tree shapes by starting with wide base and spiraling upward in decreasing circles to create point at top.
- Bake 1 hour 30 minutes without opening oven door until completely dry and crisp.
- Turn off oven, leave door slightly open, and cool completely inside for 30 minutes before removing.
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