Christmas Tree Meringues (Printable View)
Bright meringue trees, light as air, sweetened and decked for festive holiday gatherings.
# Ingredient List:
→ Meringue Base
01 -
3 large egg whites, at room temperature
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Decoration
05 -
Green gel food coloring
06 -
Assorted sprinkles, for decoration
# Preparation Steps:
01 -
Preheat oven to 225°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a clean mixing bowl, whisk egg whites on medium speed until foamy, about 2 minutes.
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Add cream of tartar and continue whisking until soft peaks form.
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Increase mixer to high speed and gradually add granulated sugar one tablespoon at a time, whipping until stiff and glossy peaks form, 8 to 10 minutes in total.
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Gently fold in vanilla extract and green gel food coloring with a spatula until just combined.
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Transfer the meringue mixture to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe cone-shaped trees by starting with a broad base and spiraling upward in smaller circles to form a peak.
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Bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes without opening the oven door, ensuring meringues are completely dry and crisp.
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Turn off the oven, prop the door open slightly, and allow meringues to cool inside for 30 minutes before removing from the oven.
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Garnish cooled meringue trees with sprinkles as desired.
# Supplementary Details:
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Ensure mixing bowl and whisk are thoroughly clean and free from grease to achieve optimal meringue volume.