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Ghost Meringues

Ghost Meringues are delicate, airy treats with a whisper-light texture that shatters with a gentle crunch. Made from whipped egg whites and sugar, they are shaped into spooky, ghostly forms and baked until crisp, with a shiny, slightly shimmering exterior. Decorated with tiny chocolate chips or edible eyes, they evoke a hauntingly beautiful, ephemeral presence on the plate.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Dessert
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large egg whites at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup caster sugar fine sugar dissolves easily
  • a pinch salt to stabilize egg whites
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
  • a few chocolate chips or edible eyes decorative eyes for spooky faces

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • Piping bag or spoon
  • Baking sheet lined with parchment
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 90°C (194°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a clean, dry bowl, start whipping the egg whites on medium speed until they become frothy and start to hold their shape, about 1 minute.
  3. Add a pinch of salt and continue whipping, gradually sprinkling in the caster sugar. Keep whipping until the mixture forms stiff, glossy peaks that stand tall when you lift the beaters, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. If using vanilla, gently fold it into the meringue now for a subtle aroma.
  5. Using a spoon or piping bag, carefully dollop or pipe the meringue into ghostly shapes—tall peaks with rounded tops—on your prepared baking sheet. Leave some space between each shape.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 1.5 to 2 hours, until the meringues are crisp on the outside but still slightly shimmering, with no color change.
  7. Turn off the oven and leave the meringues inside to cool completely for about 1 hour. This helps them dry out and become perfectly crisp.
  8. Carefully peel the cooled meringues off the parchment paper, handling them gently to prevent cracking.
  9. Decorate each ghost with tiny chocolate chips or edible eyes to create spooky faces—stick them on gently for a haunting effect.
  10. Enjoy these ethereal treats immediately or store them in an airtight container to keep their crispness for up to a day.

Notes

Ensure egg whites are at room temperature for maximum volume. Baking at a low temperature prevents browning and preserves their delicate appearance. Handle with care to avoid cracks.