Christmas is coming and that means it's time for festive treats! These Grinch Meringue Pops are perfect for getting into the holiday spirit. They're easy to make and they'll impress your friends and family. So why not give them a try?
What is Meringue?
Meringue is a whipped mixture of sugar and egg whites that is often used as a topping for desserts. It's made by beating the whites until they are stiff and then slowly adding sugar until thick, glossy foam forms. Meringue can be piped into different shapes or spread over cakes and other desserts.
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What is the secret to fluffy meringue?
The secret to fluffy meringue is to beat the whites until they are stiff peaks and to fold in the sugar gradually. Beating the whites until they are stiff peaks will incorporate more air into the mixture, resulting in a lighter meringue. Folding in the sugar gradually will help to keep as much air as possible in the meringue.
Can you over-whip meringue?
Yes, you can over-whip meringue. When you overwhip meringue, it will become dry and grainy. The proteins in the egg whites will become so beaten that they'll start to break down, forming little curds. These curds won't be able to hold any more moisture, so the whipped mixture will start to lose volume and become dry and granular.
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What are the three rules for making a successful meringue?
The three rules for making a successful meringue are to make sure your eggs are at room temperature, to use a clean and dry bowl, and to use a copper bowl if you have one.
Meringue Recipes
- Christmas Meringue Pops
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- Christmas Tree Meringue Cookies
What you need to make these Grinch Meringue Pops
Stand Mixer – Mix your ingredients with a stand mixer but if you're like me I'm partial to the KitchenAid stand mixer for quality
Measuring Cups and Spoons – Looking for an easier way to measure ingredients? These measuring cups and spoons are a must-have in any kitchen. They make it quick and easy to get the perfect measurements.
Pastry Bags and Round Piping Tip– These piping bags are ideal for decorating desserts! They come in a set of 24, so you'll have plenty to choose from when it comes to designing your perfect creations.
Baking Sheets – This is a must-have for all of your kitchen needs! This durable sheet is made from heavy-duty aluminized steel that guarantees even heat distribution and prevents warping. It also has a non-stick coating that ensures quick and easy release of your baked goods. Plus, the edges are rolled to provide extra strength and make storage simple.
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Ingredients
Large Egg Whites
Superfine Sugar
vanilla extract
Cream of Tartar
Salt
Green Gel Food Color
White Chocolate Morsels
Red Candy Hearts
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Utensils
Small Bowl or Saucepan
Directions
Set oven to 200°F.
Line the baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Place egg whites and salt in your favorite KitchenAid Stand Mixer or any other stand mixer and mix at medium speed until frothy.
Add cream tartar and mix at medium-high speed.
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Beat in sugar, 1 tbsp at a time. *Tip: this step is very important, do not add all the sugar at one time, add it in slowly.
Add in vanilla extract or whichever flavor extract you choose.
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The meringue will start to become stiff with peaks. To check if it is ready, roll a pinch of the meringue between your thumb and finger and feel for any gritty sugar. If there is any present, continue to beat the meringue until it is gone.
Add several drops of green gel coloring until you reach the desired tint.
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Prep your pastry bag by snipping the end and inserting your piping tip. Fold the pastry bag over and place it inside a glass or jar. Fill your bag with the green meringue. Try to poke or squeeze out any air bubbles. Twist the top of the bag.
Hold the pastry bag straight up and down on the pastry sheet and squeeze a small amount to secure the sucker stick. Place these at least 2” apart for small meringue pops or 3” for larger ones.
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To make the pops, start to squeeze the pastry bag and swirl around in a circle, around and around, in one motion, gently pulling away when you have reached your desired size.
To create simple meringues without sucker sticks or smaller pops, hold the pastry bag straight up and down, squeezing and pulling up to create peaks. *Tip: meringues don't spread, however, you don't want to place them too close as we need proper airflow during baking and dry time.
Bake for 1 hour and let stand in the oven to dry for 2 hours or overnight.
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For decorating: melt white chocolate in a double boiler or microwave, if you prefer. Use a toothpick to dab a small amount onto the dried meringues.
Quickly place a candy heart on top of the dot of white chocolate.
These will keep for a few days and are pretty good frozen. Store them in a non-humid area as they will absorb the moisture and be less crisp…but still delicious!
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Grinch Meringue Pops
These adorable Grinch meringue pops are perfect for Christmas! They make a great dessert or snack for kids, and they're so cute.
Ingredients
- 3 large egg whites, room temperature
- ¾ cup superfine sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp cream of tartar
- Pinch of salt
- Gel food color: green
- 1 tbsp white chocolate morsels
- Red candy hearts
Instructions
- Set oven to 200°F.
- Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place egg whites and salt in your favorite KitchenAid Stand Mixer or any other stand mixer and mix at medium speed until frothy.
- Add cream tartar and mix at medium-high speed.
- Beat in sugar, 1 tbsp at a time. *Tip: this step is very important, do not add all the sugar at one time, add it in slowly.
- Add in vanilla extract or whichever flavor extract you choose.
- The meringue will start to become stiff with peaks. To check if it is ready, roll a pinch of the meringue between your thumb and finger and feel for any gritty sugar. If there is any present, continue to beat the meringue until it is gone.
- Add several drops of green gel coloring until you reach the desired tint.
- Prep your pastry bag by snipping the end and inserting your piping tip. Fold the pastry bag over and place it inside a glass or jar. Fill your bag with the green meringue. Try to poke or squeeze out any air bubbles. Twist the top of the bag.
- Hold the pastry bag straight up and down on the pastry sheet and squeeze a small amount to secure the sucker stick. Place these at least 2” apart for small meringue pops or 3” for larger ones.
- To make the pops, start to squeeze the pastry bag and swirl around in a circle, around and around, in one motion, gently pulling away when you have reached your desired size.
- To create simple meringues without sucker sticks or smaller pops, hold the pastry bag straight up and down, squeezing and pulling up to create peaks. *Tip: meringues don't spread, however, you don't want to place them too close as we need proper airflow during baking and dry time.
- Bake for 1 hour and let stand in the oven to dry for 2 hours or overnight.
- For decorating: melt white chocolate in a double boiler or microwave, if you prefer. Use a toothpick to dab a small amount onto the dried meringues.
- Quickly place a candy heart on top of the dot of white chocolate.
- These will keep for a few days and are pretty good frozen. Store them in a non-humid area as they will absorb the moisture and be less crisp…but still delicious!
Notes
- Tip: you can blend regular sugar until it's fine
- Tip: you can use almond, orange, or other flavors
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