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Christmas Tree Meringues

These delightful Christmas Tree Meringues are crisp on the outside, light in the middle, and a festive treat that's surprisingly easy to make at home.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 40 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 15
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meringue Base
  • 4 large large egg whites Room temperature, about 120 g
  • 1 cup superfine sugar 200 g (regular granulated works, but superfine dissolves better)
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar or 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch Optional for extra stability
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or peppermint extract
  • to taste green gel food coloring
Decorations
  • assorted sprinkles and edible stars

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat your oven to 200°F (93°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Ensure your mixing bowl and whisk are spotlessly clean and dry.
Meringue Making
  1. Whip egg whites on medium speed until foamy.
  2. Add cream of tartar or lemon juice and continue mixing until soft peaks form.
  3. Gradually add sugar, one tablespoon at a time, for about 5 to 7 minutes until fully dissolved.
  4. Continue mixing until you achieve stiff, glossy peaks.
  5. Sprinkle in cornstarch and add vanilla. Mix just to combine.
  6. Add a tiny amount of green gel food coloring and mix on low until evenly colored.
Piping and Baking
  1. Transfer the mixture to your piping bag and pipe little trees.
  2. Decorate with sprinkles and a star if desired.
  3. Bake for 90 minutes, then turn off the oven and let them dry for another 45 to 60 minutes.
Finishing Touches
  1. Meringues are done when they lift cleanly from the parchment with no sticky bottoms.

Notes

Keep in an airtight tin at room temperature for up to a week. Use gel food coloring for best results and avoid humidity when possible.