Calling all Halloween enthusiasts and baking lovers! Get ready to embark on a spooky culinary adventure with our meringue bones and ghosts recipes. These delightful treats are not only visually stunning but also a joy to create. Unleash your inner artist as you whip up these ethereal confections that will be the stars of your Halloween party or gathering.
In this comprehensive guide, you'll discover two enticing recipes: Meringue Bones and Meringue Ghosts. The Meringue Bones recipe will lead you through the steps of crafting realistic-looking bone-shaped meringues, complete with a haunting white color and a hint of almond flavor. Amaze your guests with these spooky yet elegant treats that will add an eerie touch to your Halloween table.
Next, embark on the Meringue Ghosts recipe, where you'll learn how to create adorable and whimsical ghost-shaped meringues. These ghostly treats will surely be a hit among both kids and adults, thanks to their delicate texture and sweet vanilla flavor. With their plump bodies and googly eyes, these meringue ghosts will add a touch of whimsy and fun to your Halloween celebrations.
Get ready to be captivated by the detailed instructions, helpful tips, and stunning photos included in this guide. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, these recipes are designed to make your meringue-making experience enjoyable and successful. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a deliciously spooky baking journey!
MERINGUE GHOSTS AND PUMPKINS
A couple of easy piping techniques transform a simple meringue into spooky ghosts, pumpkins and jack-o'-lanterns for Halloween. You'll need some orange and green food coloring; make sure they're not oil based, since fat can make a meringue deflate.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 3h50m
Yield 25 to 30 meringues
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F.
- Whip the egg whites in a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment on medium speed until very foamy and almost forming soft peaks. Add the cream of tartar and salt and increase the mixer speed to medium high. Gradually add the sugar while mixing, 1 tablespoon at a time, until stiff peaks form, about 6 minutes. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Remove 1/4 cup of the meringue to a small bowl and stir in 2 drops of green gel food coloring until fully incorporated. Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a small round tip.
- Transfer half of the remaining meringue to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip. Set aside.
- Add 4 drops of orange gel food coloring to the meringue still in the mixer bowl and mix until incorporated. Dip a toothpick or skewer into the bottle of orange gel food coloring and drag 3 or 4 lines of food coloring lengthwise along the inside of a piping bag fitted with a large open star tip, spacing the lines apart evenly. Transfer the orange meringue to this piping bag.
- Pipe a dot of meringue in each corner of a baking sheet and press a sheet of parchment paper on top, using the dots to keep it in place. Make ghosts by piping the white meringue into small mounds on the parchment, alternating pressure on the piping bag to create two or three stacked mounds for each ghost. Carefully press two mini chocolate chips, flat-side out, to make eyes for each ghost. Press another mini chocolate chip, pointy-tip up, in each of a few ghosts to make a mouth.
- Make pumpkins by piping the striped orange meringue into small mounds, making sure to hold the piping tip far enough above the baking sheet so that they have some height. Pipe leaves and stems with the green meringue on top of each pumpkin. Carefully press mini chocolate chips, pointy-tip up, into some of the pumpkins to make the eyes and a nose. Line up 4 or 5 chips the same way to make a mouth for each jack-o'-lantern.
- Bake the meringues for 1 hour, then turn off the oven and leave the meringues inside with the door closed for 2 hours 30 minutes more to fully dry out.
MERINGUE BONES AND GHOSTS
While I know no one is ever actually scared by spooky Halloween treats, I do know for a fact that many people are terrified to work with meringue. Hopefully these bones and ghosts will help chase those demons away.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Desserts Cookies Meringue Cookies
Time 2h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with silicone baking mats.
- Whisk eggs whites and lemon juice together in a bowl until thick, white, and foamy. Add sugar a spoonful at a time, whisking constantly, until meringue is shiny, thick, and holds its shape.
- Transfer meringue to a piping bag. Pipe 12 bone shapes onto a prepared baking sheet. Pipe 12 puffs to resemble ghosts onto the remaining baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until dried and firm, about 1 hour. Turn off the oven, close the door, and cool until completely dried, about 1 hour more.
- Dip the tip of a toothpick into melted chocolate and dot chocolate "eyes" on each of the ghosts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18.1 g, Fat 1.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 19.1 mg, Sugar 17.6 g
Tips:
- To make stiff meringue, whip egg whites until they form stiff peaks. This means that when you lift the whisk out of the bowl, the meringue will hold its shape and not fall back into the bowl.
- To make sure your meringue bones and ghosts are crisp, bake them at a low temperature for a long time. This will help them to dry out and become crispy.
- If you want your meringue bones and ghosts to be extra spooky, you can add food coloring to the meringue before you bake it. You can also use edible markers to draw on faces and other details after the meringues have cooled.
- Meringue bones and ghosts are a great way to use up leftover egg whites. They are also a fun and easy dessert to make with kids.
Conclusion:
Meringue bones and ghosts are a delicious and festive Halloween treat. They are easy to make and can be decorated in a variety of ways. With a little creativity, you can make meringue bones and ghosts that are sure to impress your friends and family.
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