Recipes

Festive Holiday Meringues

These meringue clouds make a light and delicious dessert. Top with sprinkles for the kids or candy cane pieces during the holidays as a festive treat for family and friends.

Serves:
54
Prep Time:
15 min
Cook Time:
45 min

Ingredients

  • 6 egg whites, at room temperature
  • ¼ tsp ( 1.25 mL ) cream of tartar
  • 1 1/2 cups ( 375 mL ) granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp ( 15 mL ) red and green sugar sprinkles or candy canes, crushed

Instructions

  1. Festive Meringues Step 1

    Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C). Beat egg whites in large glass or metal mixing bowl with electric mixer until frothy. Add cream of tartar; beat until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tbsp (15 mL) at a time, until sugar is dissolved and stiff, glossy peaks form.

  2. Festive Meringues Step 2 009

    Pipe small mounds of meringue through pastry bag fitted with large star tip or drop from teaspoon onto baking sheets lined with ungreased aluminum foil or parchment paper. Top with sprinkles or crushed candy canes.

  3. Festive Meringues Step 3 010

    Bake in preheated 250°F (120°C) until creamy white and firm, about 45 minutes. Turn off heat; leave meringues in oven with door slightly open for an hour. Remove from baking sheets. Store cooled meringues in airtight container.

Notes

Egg whites beat to greater volume if they aren't cold. Let egg whites stand at room temperature for about 20 minutes after separating.