Meringue Snowman
Serves: 3
Jailyn Upton
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
54
Spice
49
Sweetness
43
Sourness
39
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.4
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
1
Preheat oven to 200 degrees F
2
In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whisk egg whites and salt, slowly adding 1/4 cup of granulated sugar
3
Whisk until stiff
4
Fold in remaining granulated sugar and confectioners' sugar
5
Transfer meringue to a large pastry bag fitted with a 3/4-inch round tip
6
On a parchment-lined baking sheet, pipe a 3-inch mound of meringue to form a snowman's body
7
Pipe meringue into a "c-shape" on top of body, forming arms
8
Pipe a 1 1/2-inch mound in center of arms to form a head
9
Repeat to form 7 more snowmen
10
Sprinkle snowmen with pearl sugar
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In a small bowl, combine remaining meringue and a few drops of red food coloring
12
Transfer to a small parchment cone or a small pastry bag fitted with a #2 tip
13
Pipe a red nose onto each snowman
14
Bake snowmen until the outside is set yet the inside is still soft, about 30 minutes
15
Remove from oven and let cool
16
When cool, remove the inside of each snowman with a spoon and discard
17
Return to oven and bake until firm, 1 to 1 1/2 hours
18
Make sure the snowmen remain white and do not begin to color
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Once firm, remove from oven and set aside to cool
20
Meanwhile, roll 7 ounces almond paste to a thickness of 1/2-inch
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Using a 3/4-inch cutter, cut out 8 circles
22
Using a toothpick, dip each almond paste circle into melted chocolate
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Transfer circles to a parchment-lined baking sheet
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Swirl to form the border of hat
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Repeat with remaining circles and let cool completely
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Reserve 1/4 cup chocolate for decorating
27
In a large bowl, combine remaining chocolate and heavy cream
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Transfer chocolate mousse to a large pastry bag fitted with a 3/4-inch round tip
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Pipe mousse into cooled snowmen
30
Add a few drops of red food coloring to remaining 4 ounces almond paste
31
Knead until completely combined
32
Roll to 1/8-inch thick
33
Cut into 8 (8 by 1/2-inch) strips to form scarves
34
Place scarves around snowmen and top with cooled hats
35
Transfer reserved chocolate to a small parchment cone or pastry bag fitted with a #1 tip
36
Pipe eyes, mouths, and buttons on each snowman
37
Serve immediately