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Meringue Christmas Trees Recipe

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Delight in these festive Meringue Christmas Trees, light and crisp treats perfect for holiday celebrations. Made with simple ingredients like egg whites and sugar, these beautifully piped trees are baked to a delicate crunch and decorated with colorful sprinkles and candies, making them a charming addition to your Christmas dessert table.

Ingredients

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Meringue Base

  • 4 large egg whites
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Green food coloring (to desired shade)

Decorations

  • Edible decorations such as sprinkles and candies

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 200°F (93°C) to prepare for slow baking the meringue, ensuring a perfect crisp texture.
  2. Whisk egg whites: In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg whites until they become frothy, indicating they are ready to be stabilized.
  3. Add cream of tartar: Incorporate the cream of tartar and continue whisking to stabilize the egg whites and help them hold their shape.
  4. Incorporate sugar gradually: Slowly add the granulated sugar while whisking continuously until stiff peaks form, which means the mixture is glossy and holds firm peaks when the whisk is lifted.
  5. Add flavor and color: Gently fold in the vanilla extract and green food coloring until the color is evenly distributed throughout the meringue.
  6. Prepare piping bag: Transfer the meringue mixture into a piping bag fitted with a star tip for creating beautifully textured Christmas tree shapes.
  7. Pipe shapes: On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, pipe the meringue into tree shapes by applying steady pressure and swirling upwards.
  8. Bake the meringues: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 1.5 to 2 hours at low heat until the meringues are completely dry and crisp to the touch.
  9. Cool down: Remove the baked meringue trees from the oven and allow them to cool fully on the baking sheet to avoid cracking.
  10. Decorate: Once cooled, adorn the meringue trees with your chosen edible decorations like sprinkles and candies to add festive flair.

Notes

  • Use room temperature egg whites for better volume and stability.
  • Make sure to pipe on parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  • Do not open the oven door during baking to avoid cracking.
  • Meringue trees can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
  • Substitute green food coloring with natural alternatives like matcha powder if preferred.

Keywords: meringue, Christmas trees, holiday dessert, festive treats, egg whites, sugar cookies alternative, gluten free dessert

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