Meringue Christmas trees

Pour the egg whites into a large glass bowl, add the salt and whisk until frothy using an electric whisk.

Then, add the white sugar and continue beating for a few more seconds until the mixture has a creamy texture.

At this point, add the icing sugar, little by little, by spoonfuls while continuing to beating. Finally, the fine cornstarch. Beat for 3 more minutes or until the meringue is firm and glossy.

Divide the meringue in two. Add food colouring to one half with 2 drops of green food colouring. Put the white and green colour into piping bags and set aside.

Place a bit of meringue on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and place a stick on top. Form the tree from top to bottom in a zigzag pattern and decorate with sprinkles and a star at the top. Repeat the process with the two colours until the meringue is finished.

Cook the trees for two hours at 85°C.