Meringue Snowflakes
Delicate, airy, and almost too beautiful to eat, Meringue Snowflakes are the perfect treat to add a touch of winter magic to your holiday dessert table. Made with just four simple ingredients—egg whites, granulated sugar, cream of tartar, and vanilla extract—these melt-in-your-mouth confections are as delightful to make as they are to share. With their crisp exterior and sweet, vanilla-infused flavor, these snowflake-shaped meringues are an elegant yet accessible recipe. The optional dusting of powdered sugar adds a festive frosted appearance, while the creative piping encourages customization for a truly one-of-a-kind presentation. Ideal for gifting, decorating, or enjoying alongside a warm cup of cocoa, these meringues are a light and gluten-free treat that will leave your guests mesmerized. Plus, with detailed instructions for achieving that signature glossy finish and baked-to-perfection crunch, even beginners can become meringue masters.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large Egg whites
- 200 grams Granulated sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon Cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°F (90°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a clean mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the egg whites on medium speed until they become frothy.
Add the cream of tartar and continue to beat until soft peaks form.
Gradually add the granulated sugar, one tablespoon at a time, while increasing the speed to high. Beat until stiff, glossy peaks form and the sugar is fully dissolved.
Mix in the vanilla extract on low speed until just combined.
Transfer the meringue mixture to a piping bag fitted with a small star-shaped tip or plain round tip.
Pipe snowflake shapes onto the prepared baking sheets. Be creative with your designs, ensuring the snowflakes are about 2 inches in diameter and spaced apart slightly.
Optional: Lightly sift powdered sugar over the snowflakes for a frosted effect.
Bake in the preheated oven for 90 minutes. Avoid opening the oven door during baking to prevent cracks.
After baking, turn off the oven and let the meringues cool completely inside the oven for about an hour to set.
Carefully lift the meringue snowflakes off the parchment paper and store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
903 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 220 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 219.1 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 216.5 g | ||
| Protein | 14.1 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 10 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 348 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
