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Christmas Tree Meringues Recipe

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Light, airy Christmas tree-shaped meringues with a perfectly crispy texture. This recipe includes a foolproof piping technique to create realistic and festive tree shapes, making these meringues a delightful holiday treat.

Ingredients

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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

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 225°F (110°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking the meringues.
  2. Whisk Egg Whites: In a clean bowl, whisk the egg whites on medium speed until they become foamy, which should take about 2 minutes. This initial step helps incorporate air into the meringue.
  3. Add Cream of Tartar: Add the cream of tartar to the egg whites and continue whisking until soft peaks form, providing stability to the meringue.
  4. Incorporate Sugar: Increase the mixer speed to high and gradually add the sugar one tablespoon at a time. Continue whisking until the meringue forms stiff, glossy peaks; this process usually takes 8-10 minutes in total.
  5. Fold in Flavor and Color: Gently fold in the vanilla extract and green gel food coloring with a spatula until the mixture is just combined, being careful not to deflate the meringue.
  6. Pipe the Meringues: Transfer the meringue mixture to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe tree shapes by starting with a wide base and spiraling upwards in decreasing circles, ending with a pointed top for a realistic Christmas tree shape.
  7. Bake: Bake the meringues in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 30 minutes without opening the oven door to ensure they dry out completely and achieve a crisp texture.
  8. Cool in Oven: Turn off the oven, crack the door open slightly, and let the meringues cool completely inside the oven for about 30 minutes before removing them. This gradual cooling helps maintain their crispness.

Notes

  • Using egg whites at room temperature helps achieve better volume and stability when whisking.
  • Ensure your mixing bowl is grease-free by wiping it with vinegar, as any grease can prevent the egg whites from whipping properly.
  • Gel food coloring is preferred over liquid food coloring because it won’t thin out the meringue mixture.
  • Practice your piping technique on a piece of parchment paper before piping the final batch to perfect the tree shapes.
  • Hold the piping bag at a 90-degree angle and spiral from the outside to the center to create accurate and beautiful tree shapes.
  • Store the meringues in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Avoid refrigerating them as humidity will make them chewy.

Keywords: Christmas meringues, holiday dessert, meringue cookies, festive treats, Christmas tree meringues, whipped egg whites, holiday baking, airy meringues

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