Description
Festive christmas tree meringues sparkle with holiday cheer, offering a delightful dessert that delights guests. Piped into elegant green shapes, these light and crispy treats provide a whimsical finale you will savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large egg whites (room temperature)
- ¾ cup (180 mL/6 fl oz) granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp (1.25 mL) cream of tartar
- ½ tsp (2.5 mL) vanilla extract
- Green gel food coloring
- Star sprinkles
- Yellow candy stars
- Assorted sprinkles
Instructions
- Sanitize Equipment: Meticulously clean and decontaminate mixing bowl, eliminating any residual grease to ensure optimal meringue volume and structural integrity.
- Egg White Preparation: Precisely separate egg whites into immaculate bowl, incorporating cream of tartar for mixture stabilization and enhanced texture.
- Whipping Process: Utilize electric mixer on medium velocity, transforming egg whites into soft, billowing peaks with gentle curling characteristics when whisk is lifted.
- Sugar Integration: Incrementally introduce fine sugar, progressively elevating mixer speed to maximum intensity, thoroughly blending after each tablespoon addition.
- Meringue Transformation: Continue whipping until mixture evolves into glossy, substantial meringue displaying rigid peaks that maintain dramatic structural definition.
- Flavor and Color Enhancement: Tenderly fold vanilla extract into mixture, then artfully incorporate green gel food coloring to achieve vibrant evergreen aesthetic.
- Piping Technique: Equip piping apparatus with expansive star tip, carefully transferring verdant meringue composition with precision and controlled movement.
- Tree Crafting: Construct delicate conical structures on lined baking surface, employing spiral methodology that progresses from robust foundation to elegant pinnacle.
- Decorative Embellishment: Adorn each miniature confectionery tree with intricate star sprinkles and festive ornament-inspired decorative elements.
- Baking and Drying: Position decorated meringues in preheated oven at minimal 200F (95C), allowing gradual dehydration and setting for 1.5-2 hours, then permit complete cooling within oven to prevent structural fracturing.
- Storage Protocol: Preserve finished Christmas tree meringues in hermetically sealed container, maintaining delicate crispness for approximately seven days.
Notes
- Prevent Meringue Collapse: Ensure absolute dryness in your mixing bowl and utensils, removing any grease or moisture that could deflate the delicate egg white structure.
- Temperature Precision: Maintain a consistent low oven temperature, as fluctuations can cause meringues to crack, weep, or become discolored during the drying process.
- Whipping Technique: Beat egg whites gradually, starting at medium speed and progressively increasing to high, allowing proteins to develop a stable, glossy network that supports the meringue’s structure.
- Storage Strategy: Protect these delicate treats from humidity by storing in an airtight container with a silica gel packet, keeping them crisp and fresh for maximum enjoyment during holiday celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 20
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg