Description
Delightfully whimsical Meringue Christmas Trees that are light, airy, and perfect for adding a splash of holiday cheer to any dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional)
- Candy decorations (for personal touch)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 225°F (110°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the sugar and continue beating until glossy and stiff peaks form.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and food coloring if desired.
- Pipe the meringue into tree shapes on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for about 1.5 hours until completely dry.
- Decorate with your favorite candy decorations once cooled.
- Serve or package as holiday gifts.
Notes
Ensure your mixing bowl is clean for best results; any grease can affect the meringue’s texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tree
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg