Halloween Mini Ghost Meringues by @_buonidea_

1h50

12 servings

🥚

4

Egg whites

🍬

200 g

Sugar

🌰

Almond flavoring

🧴

Black food coloring

  1. Step
    • Egg whites

    Separate the egg whites from the yolks and collect the egg whites in a large bowl.

  2. Whip
    • Egg whites

    Whip the egg whites with the electric whisk until frothy.

  3. Add
    • Sugar

    Add the sugar a little at a time, continuing to whip.

  4. Add
    • Almond flavoring

    Once the mixture is glossy and firm, add in the almond flavoring and work for a few more seconds until the meringue is white, dense and stable.

  5. Transfer

    Transfer the mixture into a piping bag without a nozzle.

  6. Pipe

    On a baking tray lined with baking paper, pipe small spiral cones, leaving space between each one.

  7. Bake

    Bake in a preheated oven at 90°C for about 1 hour and a half, until the meringues are dry and light.

  8. Cool

    Let them cool completely.

  9. Step
    • Black food coloring

    Draw eyes and a mouth with the black food coloring.

Halloween Mini Ghost Meringues by @_buonidea_

1h50

12 servings

🥚

4

Egg whites

🍬

200 g

Sugar

🌰

Almond flavoring

🧴

Black food coloring

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/9

    Separate the egg whites from the yolks and collect the egg whites in a large bowl.

    🥚Egg whites
    🥣Large bowl

  2. Step 2/9

    Whip the egg whites with the electric whisk until frothy.

    🥚Egg whites

  3. Step 3/9

    Add the sugar a little at a time, continuing to whip.

    🍬Sugar

  4. Step 4/9

    Once the mixture is glossy and firm, add in the almond flavoring and work for a few more seconds until the meringue is white, dense and stable.

    🌰Almond flavoring

  5. Step 5/9

    Transfer the mixture into a piping bag without a nozzle.

    🫙Piping bag

  6. Step 6/9

    On a baking tray lined with baking paper, pipe small spiral cones, leaving space between each one.

    🍳Baking tray
    📜Baking paper
    🫙Piping bag

  7. Step 7/9

    Bake in a preheated oven at 90°C for about 1 hour and a half, until the meringues are dry and light.

    🍳Baking tray

  8. Step 8/9

    Let them cool completely.

  9. Step 9/9

    Draw eyes and a mouth with the black food coloring.

    🧴Black food coloring
    Fine brush or toothpick

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Eggs, Sweeteners, Flavoring, Food coloring

Ingredients

Egg whites, Sugar, Almond flavoring, Black food coloring

Notes

Almond flavoring (amount not given), Black food coloring (amount not given, used to draw the face)

Allergens

Eggs, Tree nuts

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Dairy-Free, Low-Fat, Low-Calorie, Low-Sodium, Halal, soy-free, Gluten-Free

Calories

44 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 0.6g, Carbohydrates: 10g, Fat: 0g, Fiber: 0g, Sugars: 10g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Sodium: 8mg, Potassium: 8mg, Calcium: 1mg

Vitamins

Riboflavin (B2): 0.02mg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

1 hour 30 minutes

Overall

1 hour 50 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

9 steps

Equipments

Utensils

Large bowl, Piping bag, Baking tray, Baking paper, Fine brush or toothpick

Appliances

Mixer, Oven

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Dessert, Snack

Occasions

Halloween

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@_buonidea_

Origin

Cuisine

Italian

Geographic

Italy, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crunchy, Airy, Light

Flavors

Sweet, Almond

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

room temperature

Preservation Infos

room temperature (airtight container) : 1-2 weeks (store in an airtight container,keep in a cool, dry place away from humidity), fridge : not recommended (humidity in the fridge can make meringues sticky and soft), freezer : up to 1 month (store in an airtight container,separate layers with parchment paper)