Description
Delightful and festive Meringue Christmas Trees that are easy to make and perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Egg Whites
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon Cream of Tartar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- Gel Food Coloring (optional)
- Edible Glitter or Sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whip the egg whites on low speed until frothy.
- Gradually add cream of tartar and increase the speed to medium-high, whisking until soft peaks form.
- Slowly incorporate the sugar, one tablespoon at a time, while continuing to whip until glossy and stiff peaks form.
- Fold in vanilla extract and any desired food coloring gently.
- Transfer the meringue to a piping bag and pipe tree shapes onto the parchment paper.
- Bake for about 1 hour, or until edges are dry and meringues peel easily from the paper.
- Turn off the oven and leave the meringues inside to cool for an hour.
Notes
Ensure your mixing bowl and whisk are clean and free of grease for best results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tree
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
