Ghost Meringues
Ghost meringues are a spooky and sweet Halloween treat! These light, airy meringues are piped into ghost shapes and decorated with chocolate faces, making them the perfect addition to your holiday dessert table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chill Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 24–30 ghost meringues 1x
- Category: Dessert, Holiday Treat
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Melted chocolate or black decorating gel for the faces
Instructions
- Preheat the oven:
- Preheat your oven to 225°F (110°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Make the meringue:
- In a clean, dry mixing bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar with an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, while continuing to beat. Increase the speed to high and beat until stiff, glossy peaks form (about 5–7 minutes).
- Beat in the vanilla extract.
- Pipe the ghosts:
- Transfer the meringue mixture to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip (or simply snip the end of a plastic bag). Pipe ghost shapes onto the prepared baking sheets by creating a large mound and pulling upward to form a peak.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. After baking, turn off the oven and leave the meringues inside to cool completely (about another hour). This helps prevent cracking.
- Decorate the ghosts:
- Once the meringues are cool, use melted chocolate or black decorating gel to draw ghost faces (eyes and mouths) on each meringue.
- Serve and enjoy:
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Ensure the mixing bowl and beaters are completely clean and free of grease; even a small amount can prevent the egg whites from whipping properly.
- For added stability, substitute superfine sugar for granulated sugar.
- Add a small amount of food coloring for colorful ghost variations.
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