Description
These delightful Meringue Ghosts are a whimsical and tasty treat perfect for Halloween or any festive occasion. Crisp on the outside with a light, airy texture inside, these ghosts are piped from a simple mixture of egg whites and caster sugar, then baked low and slow to achieve their signature crunch. Finished with cute black eyes and mouths, they are an easy-to-make, charming dessert that will impress guests of all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 120g Caster (Super Fine) Sugar
- 2 Medium Egg Whites, at room temperature
- Black Food Colouring Gel or Paste for the eyes and mouth
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 100°C (212°F or Gas Mark 1/2) and line a large baking sheet with non-stick baking parchment to prevent sticking during baking.
- Whisk Egg Whites: In a completely clean and grease-free bowl, whisk the egg whites on medium speed until they form soft peaks. This is crucial for the meringue to rise properly.
- Add Sugar Gradually: Slowly whisk in the caster sugar, one spoonful at a time, continuing to beat until the meringue is stiff and shiny, indicating it’s ready for piping.
- Pipe the Ghosts: Transfer the meringue into a piping bag fitted with a 1cm round nozzle. Pipe ghost shapes onto the prepared baking sheet until all the meringue is used.
- Bake the Meringues: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for about 1 hour or until the meringues are crisp and easily lift off the parchment paper.
- Cool Slowly: Turn off the oven and leave the meringue ghosts inside for several hours or overnight to dry out completely and become crisp throughout.
- Decorate: Once fully cooled, use black food colouring gel or a black icing pen to draw eyes and mouths on each ghost. Allow the decorations to set before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the bowl used for whisking egg whites is spotless and free from any grease to achieve the best meringue peaks.
- You can use either a black icing pen or a small paintbrush with black food coloring paste to decorate the ghosts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ghost
- Calories: 25 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
