Chocolate Peppermint Meringue Christmas Trees
These Frosty White Meringue Christmas Trees are kissed with a touch of Peppermint and Chocolate. A Sweet Topper for Cake or Cupcakes, or a Fun Homemade Gift. Gluten- and Dairy-Free.
When you’re a little, the Christmas season is just so completely magical. The lights, the yummy treats, Santa, the decorations, the parties, and, of course, presents 😉
But I’ll never forget the first time I laid eyes on one of those fake sparkly-white Christmas trees.
Oh, my sweet Lord.
I think my six year old heart skipped a beat.
I don’t know what it is about those but they stir something up in me, even today.
I’m always on the hunt for a tempting gluten- and dairy-free homemade treat, especially at this time of year. One of the staffers at my younger son’s preschool has food sensitivities, and I always feel bad for her at Christmastime. She’s surrounded by so many fabulous treats that she simply can’t indulge in! I want to give her something she can truly enjoy, so when I saw this idea, I just knew it was destined to happen, in my kitchen.
I followed Make Bake Celebrate’s recipe almost to the letter, so I’m not including a recipe card in this post. You can hop on over to Toni’s page to view the how-to, just keeping a few things in mind:
- I used a large star tip to pipe my trees. It’s made by Wilton and it can be purchased here.
- Also, I had better luck getting my meringue to stay firm with a bit less sugar (a little less than a cup for 4 large egg whites).
- Finally, I sprinkled the trees with crushed up candy canes, for some added bling and wintry flavor, and dipped their bottoms in some melted dairy free chocolate.
I don’t know if I’ll ever be able to convince my house full of boys to let me put up a frosty-white Christmas tree all decked out in silver and pink, but when I look at these babies I get that same little thrill. They’re so wintry and snowy-looking! I love the sweet marshmallowy-crisp texture, and that little hint of peppermint and chocolate is so spot-on at this time of year. These would look darling as a cake or cupcake topper, or even just lined up on a platter at your holiday get-together.
I hope you guys are all snuggled in and warm, and having fun with your holiday baking! I know I am 😉
These are so cute!! I love how you created the trees out of the meringue, what a great idea! You are so creative!
Thanks but I owe it all to Toni at Make Bake Celebrate. I totally ganked her idea, lol! I had a lot of fun with it though. I’m so happy you liked! Thanks, Maria, for taking the time to let me know it. <3
I have not made meringues before, but you have inspired me to do so! One question…at what point do you add the star and crushed peppermint on top? Thanks, they are truly beautiful!
Hi Stephanie! I pretty much followed Make Bake Celebrate’s tutorial to the letter, with just a few exceptions which were listed in the head notes. So, the sprinkles went on before they were baked. Definitely check out Toni’s page for all the details! Thanks so much and have a great weekend!
Oh. My. Gosh. What an AWESOME spin! You blew my little trees away girl. LOVE these!
Not possible! You are the master, I bow at your feet… Love your idea and your excellent tutorial. It’s just brilliant! Thanks for inspiring me, and I’m glad I could do ya proud. Thanks for stopping by, Toni!
Oh My – Allie, you make the most beautiful desserts ever, how do you do it?? These are so darling that I don’t think I’d be able to eat them… too pretty for that!
And it’s so nice of yourself that you made these for that girl, I’m sure she really enjoyed them ;–)
Thank you, Consuelo, you are too kind! Thanks so much for the sweet comment. Hope you’re having a fun week!
I am pretty much in love with these beautiful little trees. Great photos and super yummy treats!
Thank you so much, Pamela! They were lots of fun to make and I love how light and airy they are. Thanks for reading and for the sweet comment!
I made my first Pavlova this weekend. These are so sweet, I’ll definitely try them:) your photography is beautiful!
Thank you so much, June! I’ve really fallen in love with photography and food styling since starting this blog. Thanks so much for reading and for the sweet comment!
Wonderful idea, Allie! Love your composition and props in the photos. So festive!
Thank you so much, Bee! I had lots of fun styling this one 😉
So so gorgeous my dear!! It is winter wonderland and my favorite holiday flavor. I love peppermint and I am now fixated on making a cake just to use these as cake toppers.
I know, right? How cute would that be? xoxo
These are so cute!!
Thanks Erin! I kinda think so too! 😉
These look SO pretty and festive and light and delicious, mmm!
Thanks, Kayle! All the snow put me in the Christmas spirit! 😀 😀 😀
what a cute idea. these look adorable!
Isn’t it such a cute idea? I can say that because I didn’t think of it myself 😉 Thanks so much for the sweet comment, Dina!
These are super cute! Perfect way to top a Christmas dessert. Pinning right now!
Thanks so much David! I think these would be so cute on top of a cake. I might have to make it happen! I’m so glad you liked the post, and thank you so much for sharing on Pinterest! 😉
These meringues are so beautiful Allie! That’s so nice of you to think of making GF & DF treats for one of the staffer’s from your son’s preschool – she will love these! I think my heart just skipped a beat over these too, I love the snowy wintry-effect you created with these chocolate/peppermint goodies. Pinned and hope you have a great week!
Thanks, Kelly! I always struggle so much with teacher gifts, and when there are dietary restrictions it makes it even more challenging! I hope she likes these… Thanks so much for sharing with your Pinterest followers 😉
These look GORGEOUSSSS Allie!!!!!!!! 🙂 Soooo festive and wintry! 🙂 That piped meringue!!!!!!! *-* My Christmas baking has suddenly stopped to a halt due to college assignments but I’m going to start soon! And this is definitely topping my list.
Thank you Samina! Good luck with your assignments 🙂
These are so stinking cute! Now you have me totally excited for Christmas!
They put me in the Christmas mood, too, Chung-Ah! 🙂
Allie, these are so cute! I can’t get over how fluffy, white and snowy these meringue trees look. And I love the deer! This whole post looks like a winter wonderland.
Thanks, Ashley, that was just what I was going for! 😀