Sometimes the simplest recipes steal the show, and these Meringue Bones do exactly that. They are airy, crisp, and perfectly eerie, making them the ideal Halloween treat that is both fun to make and a total crowd-pleaser. Kids and adults alike cannot resist these sugary “bones,” especially when they are sandwiched together with a little Nutella or raspberry jam for that delightfully gory finish.
The secret is in whipping the egg whites until they are glossy and stiff, which gives you that signature crunch that melts in your mouth. The gentle baking creates a light-as-air texture, and when paired with that sweet filling, each bite is a playful nod to spooky season indulgence.
Arrange them on a platter, add a drizzle of “blood” using raspberry jam for effect, and watch your guests fight over who gets the last bone.
Meringue Bones
Equipment
- mixing bowls
- Baking Sheet
- cooling rack
Ingredients
- 3 large egg whites
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ¾ cup white sugar 150g
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Raspberry jam and Nutella for filling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250ºF / 120ºC and line two baking sheets with baking parchment.
- Place the egg whites and cream of tartar into the bowl of an electric mixer and whisk until white and foamy.
- With the mixer still on medium speed, gradually add in the sugar until you have a thick glossy mixture. Beat in the vanilla extract.
- Place the mixture into a piping bag and pipe bone shapes of the same size onto the lined baking trays.
- Bake until the meringues are dry and crispy which will take between one and a half to two hours.
- Transfer the parchment to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, spread a thin layer of jam or Nutella on one bone-shaped meringue and top with another. Lay onto a platter to serve.
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