MERINGUE SNOWMEN

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Meringue is easy to form when wet but holds its shape after baking, so it's ideal for creating pastries in fanciful shapes. Chef Michel Richard, of Citronelle in Washington, D.C., uses meringue to build these charming snowmen, which are filled with chocolate mousse and decorated with marzipan hats and scarves.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 large egg whites
Pinch of salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar, plus more for decorating
Pearl sugar, for sprinkling
Red food coloring
13 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted
2 cups heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks
11 ounces almond paste

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200 degrees. 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. Continue to whisk until mixture is stiff. With a rubber spatula, gently fold in remaining granulated sugar and confectioners' sugar.
  • Transfer meringue to a large pastry bag fitted with a 3/4-inch round tip. On a parchment-lined baking sheet, pipe a 3-inch mound of meringue to form a snowman's body. To form the arms, pipe meringue on top of the body in the shape of sideways C (with the curve at the snowman's back). For the head, pipe a 1 1/2-inch mound of meringue on top of the center of the body, inside the curve of the arms. Repeat to form seven more snowmen. Sprinkle snowmen with pearl sugar.
  • In a small bowl, combine remaining meringue and a few drops of red food coloring. Transfer to a parchment cone or a small pastry bag fitted with a #2 tip, and pipe a red nose onto each snowman.
  • Bake snowmen until the outside is set but the inside is still soft, about 30 minutes. Remove from oven, and let cool. When cool, pick up the snowmen one by one, and scoop out the insides of the body with a spoon; discard. Return hollow snowmen to oven, and bake until firm, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Watch the snowmen to be sure they remain white; once they are firm (or if they begin to color), remove them from the oven, and set aside to cool.
  • Meanwhile, roll 7 ounces of almond paste to a thickness of 1/2 inch. Using a 3/4-inch-diameter cutter, cut out 8 circles for hats. With a toothpick, pick up each circle, and dip it into melted chocolate. Transfer circles to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Swirl them slightly as they hit the parchment, spreading the dripping chocolate around to form a brim for each hat. Repeat with remaining hats, and let cool completely. Reserve 1/4 cup of the melted chocolate for decorating.
  • In a large bowl, make mousse filling by combining remaining chocolate and heavy cream. Transfer chocolate mousse to a large pastry bag fitted with a 3/4-inch round tip. Pick up the cooled snowmen, and fill the bodies with mousse. Carefully replace filled snowmen onto parchment.
  • Add a few drops of red food coloring to remaining 4 ounces of almond paste; knead until completely combined. Roll to 1/8 inch thick. Cut into eight 8-by-1/2-inch strips to form scarves.
  • Place scarves around snowmen's necks, and top heads with cooled hats. Transfer reserved chocolate to a small parchment cone or pastry bag fitted with a #1 tip; pipe eyes, mouths, and buttons on each snowman. Serve immediately.

Wasi gujjar
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These meringues were a bit tricky to make. I had to be very careful not to overbeat the egg whites. But they were worth the effort. They were so light and airy, and they melted in my mouth. I will definitely be making these again.


md Foysal Rahman Rabby
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These meringues were a fun and easy project to do with my kids. They loved decorating them, and they were so excited to eat them. The meringues were delicious, and they were a big hit at our party.


Azharr Azharr
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These meringues were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I liked the texture, and they were very festive. I would make them again, but I would use less sugar next time.


Deeqo Daahir
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These meringues were delicious! They were so light and fluffy, and they had the perfect amount of sweetness. I loved the little candy eyes and the scarves. They were a festive and fun treat.


Alihasain Alihasain
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These meringues were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would try a different recipe next time.


Gulfam King
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These meringues were a bit tricky to make. I had to be very careful not to overbeat the egg whites. But they were worth the effort. They were so light and airy, and they melted in my mouth. I will definitely be making these again.


Kabeer Prince
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These meringues were a fun and easy project to do with my kids. They loved decorating them, and they were so excited to eat them. The meringues were delicious, and they were a big hit at our party.


Shangi Emma
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These meringues were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I liked the texture, and they were very festive. I would make them again, but I would use less sugar next time.


inverstor ifawole
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These meringues were amazing! They were so light and fluffy, and they tasted like clouds. I loved the little chocolate chips in them. I will definitely be making these again.


Paban Chauhan
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These meringues were okay. They were a bit too dry for my taste, but they were still cute. I think I would try a different recipe next time.


Susan Joyner
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These meringues were a disappointment. They were too sweet, and they didn't have much flavor. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


Dr Queen
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These meringues were a bit more challenging to make than I expected, but they were worth the effort. They were so beautiful and festive, and they tasted amazing. I will definitely be making these again for special occasions.


Anura Fdo
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I made these meringues with my kids, and we had a blast. They loved decorating them, and they were so excited to eat them. The meringues were light and airy, and they melted in our mouths. We will definitely be making these again.


Mangle Rizea
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These meringues were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make, and they turned out so cute. I loved the little details, like the candy eyes and the scarves. They were a delicious and festive treat.