Description
A festive dessert shaped like Christmas trees made from meringue.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Green food coloring
- Edible decorations (sprinkles, candies)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk egg whites until frothy.
- Add cream of tartar and continue whisking.
- Gradually add sugar, whisking until stiff peaks form.
- Mix in vanilla extract and green food coloring.
- Transfer meringue to a piping bag with a star tip.
- Pipe meringue onto a baking sheet in the shape of trees.
- Bake for 1.5 to 2 hours until dry and crisp.
- Let cool completely before decorating.
- Add edible decorations to finish.
Notes
- Ensure no yolk gets into the egg whites.
- Store in an airtight container.
- Use a stand mixer for best results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1.5 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meringue tree
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Meringue Christmas Trees, Christmas dessert, holiday treats