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Meringue Christmas Trees

Meringue Christmas Trees That Melt in Your Mouth

These Meringue Christmas Trees bring a delightful chewiness and charm to your holiday celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 12 trees
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 25
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meringue
  • 3 large Egg Whites Ensure they’re at room temperature.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cream of Tartar Stabilizes the egg whites.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Superfine sugar is preferred for a smoother texture.
  • a few drops Green Gel Food Coloring Use sparingly to maintain meringue's stability.
For the Decoration
  • 1/4 cup Sprinkles Optional decorative elements.

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer
  • Piping Bag
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a clean mixing bowl, add egg whites and cream of tartar. Beat at medium speed until frothy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Gradually sprinkle in granulated sugar while beating on medium-high speed for 8-10 minutes until stiff peaks form.
  4. Gently fold in green gel food coloring to your meringue.
  5. Transfer the meringue to a piping bag fitted with a star tip and pipe in a tree shape on the baking sheet.
  6. Bake the meringue trees for 45-50 minutes until dry to the touch.
  7. Let the meringues cool in the oven for at least 1 hour, or ideally overnight.

Nutrition

Serving: 1treeCalories: 25kcalCarbohydrates: 6gSodium: 1mgSugar: 5g

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. Avoid humidity for best results.

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