These spooky-sweet Meringue Ghosts are the perfect treat to haunt your dessert table this Halloween! Light, airy, and crisp, these ghostly confections are as fun to make as they are to eat. Their delicate texture pairs wonderfully with a touch of sweetness, and they can be decorated to reflect any personality you want your ghosts to have. Great for parties, gifts, or just a festive treat at home, these little apparitions are sure to delight kids and adults alike. Best of all, they require only a few simple ingredients and a touch of creative spirit!
Ingredients:
- 4 large egg whites, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Black food coloring or melted chocolate (for decorating)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 200°F (93°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Beat the egg whites in a clean, dry mixing bowl using an electric mixer on medium speed until frothy.
- Add the cream of tartar and continue beating, gradually increasing the speed to high. Slowly add the sugar, one tablespoon at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue to beat until stiff, glossy peaks form, and the sugar is completely dissolved. This may take 5–7 minutes.
- Mix in the vanilla extract gently to avoid deflating the meringue.
- Pipe the ghosts: Transfer the meringue into a piping bag fitted with a round tip or use a plastic bag with a corner snipped off. Pipe ghost shapes onto the prepared baking sheets by squeezing the bag while slowly lifting to create a layered “ghost” effect.
- Bake the meringues in the preheated oven for 1.5–2 hours, or until they are crisp and dry to the touch. Turn off the oven and allow the ghosts to cool completely inside with the door slightly ajar.
- Decorate the ghosts: Use black food coloring or melted chocolate to draw eyes and mouths on your ghosts once they are cool.
- Store the meringue ghosts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Enjoy these hauntingly adorable Meringue Ghosts as a light, crispy treat that’s frightfully fun to make!
