Description
Delightful and whimsical Meringue Christmas Trees perfect for holiday decor and gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Green food coloring
- Sprinkles or edible decorations
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 225°F (110°C).
- Beat the egg whites in a clean mixing bowl until frothy.
- Add the cream of tartar and continue to beat until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add sugar one tablespoon at a time while beating until glossy and stiff peaks form.
- Mix in vanilla extract and green food coloring until evenly colored.
- Transfer meringue to a piping bag fitted with a star tip and pipe into tree shapes on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 1 to 1.5 hours until crisp and easily lifts off parchment paper.
- Let the meringues cool completely.
- Decorate with sprinkles or edible decorations.
Notes
Ensure all mixing utensils are clean and dry for the best results. Store in an airtight container to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg