Description
Meringue Christmas Trees are a delightful addition to your holiday dessert table, combining whimsical shapes with an airy sweetness that captures the magic of the season. These festive treats not only look enchanting but also melt in your mouth, making them a perfect centerpiece for celebrations. With vibrant colors and easy-to-follow steps, you can recreate this enchanting dessert in your own kitchen and create sweet memories with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Food coloring (gel recommended)
- Sprinkles or edible glitter for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°F (90°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a clean bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form using an electric mixer on medium speed.
- Gradually add granulated sugar while continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in vanilla extract and food coloring until well combined.
- Using a piping bag fitted with a star tip, pipe small meringue trees onto the prepared baking sheets in varying heights.
- Bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes or until dry to the touch. Let cool before decorating with sprinkles or edible glitter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meringue tree (15g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg