Halloween Ghost Meringues
Description
Sweet Halloween treats can be made with just a few ingredients, for example, meringues shaped like ghosts. The only downside of such a treat is the long drying time in the oven, but it's worth it! It's not recommended to increase the oven temperature when drying, otherwise the meringues will turn brown instead of staying white.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the listed ingredients.
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Step 2
Carefully break the chicken eggs and separate the whites from the yolks; the yolks will not be needed for this recipe. Pour the egg whites into the bowl of a mixer, add salt and granulated sugar. If you are unsure about the quality of the eggs, first beat the whites with a pinch of salt until fluffy and foamy, then gradually add the granulated sugar.
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Step 3
You should end up with a fluffy white mixture that stays on the whisk instead of running back down. This will take you about 4-5 minutes, but do not beat longer, as you might overbeat it and the mixture will separate.
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Step 4
Grease parchment paper with odorless vegetable oil and line a baking sheet. Use a tablespoon to place ghost shapes made from the whipped egg white mixture onto the paper. Create long swirls on their heads, like caps.
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Step 5
Preheat the oven to 60-70°C (140-158°F), place the baking sheet with the meringue shapes inside, and dry for about 3-4 hours with the oven door slightly ajar. The meringues should become firm on the surface. After that, take the baking sheet out and put it in a cold place—the meringues will fully harden.
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Step 6
Melt the chocolate chips in a bowl by placing it in the microwave for 1 minute. Use the chocolate to draw mouths and eyes on the ghosts.
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Step 7
Serve them at the table in the evening on Halloween.