Crispy Ghost Meringues
Light, airy, and sweetly vanilla-flavored meringue treats shaped like ghosts, perfect for Halloween parties and festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: About 3-4 meringues per serving, multiple servings (exact number depends on size piped) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites, room temperature
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Black food coloring gel or edible marker (optional, for decorating ghost faces)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°F (95°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Separate 4 large egg whites into a clean, dry mixing bowl and let sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
- Beat the egg whites on medium speed until frothy and soft peaks form, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add ½ teaspoon cream of tartar and continue beating.
- Gradually add 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar, about one tablespoon at a time, while beating on high speed for 5-7 minutes until the mixture is thick, shiny, and holds stiff peaks.
- Fold in 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract gently with a spatula.
- Transfer the meringue to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip and pipe ghost shapes about 1.5 inches (4 cm) tall onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for about 1 hour and 15 minutes until dry to the touch and easily lift off the parchment. If sticky, bake an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Turn off the oven and leave the meringues inside with the door slightly ajar to cool completely.
- Once cool, decorate ghost faces using black food coloring gel or edible marker.
Notes
Use room temperature egg whites for best volume. Add sugar slowly to avoid gritty texture. Bake low and slow to keep meringues crisp and avoid browning. Store in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain crispness. Avoid refrigeration. If meringues become sticky, refresh in a low oven at 200°F (95°C) for 10 minutes. For vegan version, substitute egg whites with aquafaba but adjust baking time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 3-4 meringues
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 17
- Carbohydrates: 17
- Protein: 1
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