Description
Meringue Christmas Trees are a delightful holiday treat that combines whimsy with flavor, creating the perfect festive centerpiece for any gathering. With their crunchy exterior and soft, airy center, these colorful confections are easy to make and customizable with your favorite toppings. Whip up a batch this season and enjoy the joy they bring to your family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Gel-based food coloring (optional)
- Edible decorations (sprinkles or chocolate stars)
- Parchment paper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C).
- In a clean bowl, whip egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form (3-4 minutes).
- Gradually add sugar while beating until stiff peaks form and mixture is glossy (about 5 minutes).
- Gently fold in vanilla extract. For colored meringues, divide the mixture and add gel food coloring as desired.
- Pipe tree shapes onto parchment-lined baking sheets starting from the base and swirling upwards.
- Bake for about 1 hour until dry to touch, then turn off the oven and cool inside for an additional hour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg