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Meringue Ghost

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 150
A fun and spooky treat perfect for Halloween, these crispy meringue ghosts are decorated with chocolate and black food coloring.

Ingredients

Egg whites

  • 60 g Egg whites (approx. whites of 2 eggs)

Sugar

  • 100 g Granulated sugar

Optional ingredients

  • 0.5 tsp Cream of tartar (optional)
  • 1 tsp Corn starch (optional)
  • 0.5 tsp White vinegar (optional)

Chocolate

  • 30 g Dark chocolate

Food coloring

  • Black Black food coloring

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 90°C (194°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  • Whisk egg whites with sugar over double boiler until sugar dissolves (~5 min), then transfer to a stand mixer.
  • Whip on high until glossy with stiff peaks, then fold in vinegar and cornstarch gently.
  • Pipe meringue onto parchment in ghost shapes, then bake for 90 minutes without opening the oven.
  • Let cool in the oven with door slightly open, then melt chocolate and add black food coloring.
  • Decorate cooled meringues with chocolate and allow to set before serving.

Notes

Store in a cool, dry place to maintain crispness.
Calories: 150kcal
Cost: $10
Course: Dessert
Keyword: ghost, Halloween, meringue