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Festive Meringue Christmas Trees

Festive Meringue Christmas Trees

Delight your guests with these sweet and charming Festive Meringue Christmas Trees, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 12 trees
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 45

Ingredients
  

Meringue Base
  • 3 large egg whites
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 drops green gel food coloring
Decorations
  • assorted holiday sprinkles
  • 12 edible gold star sprinkles

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • piping bag
  • star tip for piping
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 200°F (93°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a clean mixing bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
  3. Gradually add sugar, one tablespoon at a time, beating on high until stiff, glossy peaks form.
  4. Add vanilla extract and green food coloring. Beat gently to combine.
  5. Transfer meringue to a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
  6. Pipe tree shapes by layering small swirls on top of each other in decreasing sizes.
  7. Decorate with sprinkles and place a gold star on each tree.
  8. Bake for 1 hour 30 minutes. Turn off the oven and let cool inside for 1 hour.
Storage
  1. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1treeCalories: 45kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gSugar: 11g

Notes

These meringue trees make a delightful holiday decoration and treat. Feel free to customize the colors and decorations to suit your festive spirit.

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