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Christmas Tree Meringues

Whimsical meringue confections shaped like Christmas trees, perfect for festive gatherings and holiday cheer.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 20
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meringue Base
  • 3 large egg whites at room temperature
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • green gel food coloring for coloring
Decoration
  • sprinkles for decoration

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 225°F (110°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a clean bowl, whisk the egg whites at medium speed for about 2 minutes.
  3. Add the cream of tartar and continue whisking until soft peaks form.
  4. Increase the speed to high and add the granulated sugar, one tablespoon at a time, whisking until the mixture is glossy with stiff peaks, about 8-10 minutes.
  5. Gently fold in the vanilla extract and green gel food coloring.
  6. Transfer the mixture to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
Piping and Baking
  1. Pipe tree shapes onto the parchment-lined baking sheet, starting with a wide base and spiraling upward.
  2. Bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes, avoiding any peeking.
  3. Turn off the oven and leave the door slightly ajar for an additional 30 minutes to cool.

Notes

To maintain crispness, store meringues in an airtight container at room temperature. They can last for several days. For a holiday twist, use peppermint extract instead of vanilla.