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Christmas Tree Meringues

Delightful Christmas Tree Meringues that Melt in Your Mouth

These Christmas Tree Meringues are light, airy, and the perfect festive treat for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 24 pieces
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 25
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meringues
  • 3 large Egg Whites room temperature
  • 1 cup Caster Sugar or superfine sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Cream of Tartar can substitute with lemon juice
For Flavor and Color
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract or Peppermint Extract
  • 1 tablespoon Green Food Colour Gel
For Decoration
  • 1 cup Red, Green, and White Sprinkles

Equipment

  • handheld mixer
  • piping bag
  • star nozzle
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 100°C (210°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whip the egg whites in a clean, dry bowl with a handheld mixer on medium speed for 3-4 minutes until soft peaks form.
  3. Gradually add half of the caster sugar along with the cream of tartar and vanilla extract, whisk for an additional 2 minutes.
  4. Continue adding the remaining caster sugar in small increments while whipping for 6-8 minutes until stiff peaks form.
  5. Mix in the green food color gel until evenly distributed.
  6. Fill a piping bag fitted with a star nozzle and pipe the meringue into tree shapes on the baking sheets.
  7. Sprinkle the top of each meringue with red, green, and white sprinkles before baking.
  8. Bake for 1 hour, then turn off the oven and leave the meringues inside to cool completely overnight.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 25kcalCarbohydrates: 6gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 10mgSugar: 6g

Notes

Ensure your mixing bowl is clean, and incorporate sugar slowly for the best texture. Meringues can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature.

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