Meringue on a stick
Description
This cheerful meringue will delight both children and adults at any celebration. The meringue, prepared over a water bath, is simple to make but requires attention and precise adherence to the recipe. I have no doubt you'll succeed if you follow the step-by-step instructions.
Instructions
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Step 1
Wash the eggs with soap. Separate the whites from the yolks. The yolks will not be needed for this recipe.
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Step 2
Add sugar and citric acid.
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Step 3
Lightly beat the egg whites with sugar and lemon acid to combine. Pour water into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Then reduce the heat. Place a bowl with egg whites and sugar over the saucepan with hot water, making sure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water. Beat for 10 minutes until the mixture thickens and increases in volume. Then remove the bowl from the double boiler and continue beating for another 3–4 minutes. You should get a slightly thick, airy, and dense meringue similar to marshmallow.
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Step 4
Add green food coloring to the meringue. Mix well.
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Step 5
Using a piping bag with a tip, pipe Christmas tree shapes made of meringue onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Step 6
Insert sticks into each Christmas tree and decorate with sprinkles. Place in the oven. Bake the meringues at 100-110 degrees for 1-1.5 hours.
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Step 7
The meringue should easily detach from the paper.
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Step 8
The Christmas tree-shaped meringue on a stick is ready. Serve as a dessert.