How to Make Christmas Tree Meringues | Cupcake Jemma

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while brown sugar is often more affordable.

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🥗Healthier: cocoa powder

💰Cheaper: colored sugar

Cocoa powder adds flavor without calories, while colored sugar is a budget-friendly decoration.

Wipe the mixing bowl and whisk with vinegar to ensure they are grease-free.

Weigh 3 egg whites (120 grams) and add them to the mixing bowl.

Start whisking the egg whites on low speed until bubbles start to form.

Add a pinch of salt and increase the speed to medium-high until stiff peaks form.

Gradually add 240 grams of caster sugar one tablespoon at a time, whisking until all sugar grains have disappeared.

Add 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract and green color paste to the mixture and mix until combined.

Paint the inside of the piping bag with more green color paste for depth of color.

Transfer the meringue mixture into the piping bag.

Stick the corners of the baking paper to the baking sheet with a bit of meringue to prevent flapping.

Pipe a large blob for the base of the Christmas tree, followed by smaller blobs on top to form a peak.

Decorate the meringue trees with various sprinkles and gold stars on top.

Bake the meringues at 90 degrees Celsius for half an hour.

Check if the meringues can be lifted off the baking paper; if they come away cleanly, turn off the oven and let them cool inside. If not, give them a couple more minutes before checking again.

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