Meringue Trees: Easy and Fun Dessert for Your Holiday Table
These delightful meringue trees are a perfect addition to your holiday dessert table, combining elegance and fun in every bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 meringue trees 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- Green food coloring
- Edible glitter (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whip the egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form and the mixture is glossy.
- Add vanilla extract and green food coloring, and mix until combined.
- Transfer the meringue to a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
- Pipe the meringue in a tree shape on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 1.5 to 2 hours until crisp and dry.
- Once cooled, garnish with edible glitter if desired.
Notes
- Ensure your mixing bowl is completely clean and dry for best results.
- Store meringue trees in an airtight container to keep them crisp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meringue tree
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Meringue Trees, Holiday Dessert, Easy Dessert