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Meringue Ghosts with Almond & Chocolate Filling

Sep 25, 2023 · 3 Comments

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This recipe for meringue ghosts creates tasty and cute treats. In addition to being adorable, these meringue ghosts have a crisp exterior with a light and fluffy interior. An added bonus is the surprise almond and chocolate filling!

meringue ghosts on a wooden board

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These spooky treats are the perfect addition to Halloween or other spooky-themed events. They add a festive touch to dessert tables and work nicely in gift bags. Or consider placing the ghosts on top of cakes, cupcakes or to garnish a mug of hot chocolate.

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Ingredients

You need the following ingredients for the ghost meringue cookies:

  • Egg whites: use room temperature egg whites
  • Salt, cream of tartar, granulated sugar
  • Almonds and chocolate: chopped finely

See recipe card for quantities.

ingredients needed to make meringue ghosts

Instructions

Follow the instructions in the recipe card below or check out my video for a visual demonstration:

Variations

Following are a few ideas to adapt the meringue ghosts to different tastes:

  • Raspberry - Fill the meringues with raspberry jam - or another fruit jam of your choice.
  • Chocolate - Melt 1 cup of chocolate chips and dip the bottom of the ghosts in the chocolate. Place on waxed paper and allow the chocolate to set.
  • Nutella - Fill the ghosts with a dollop of chocolate hazelnut spread.

Equipment

You will achieve the best results with a hand-mixer or a stand-mixer. Whipping egg whites into a meringue requires a lot of air to be incorporated, and doing this by hand can be extremely time-consuming and tiring. A mixer can do this job much faster and with less effort.

Storage

Place the meringue ghosts in an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 5 days.

inside of meringue ghost cookie with almonds and chocolate

Top tip

Slowly add the sugar when whipping the egg whites. This will help prevent a grainy texture and add more stability to the cookie. To incorporate sugar into whipped egg whites, add a tablespoon at a time, with the mixer running on medium-high speed. Once all the sugar is added, continue whipping until you achieve stiff, glossy peaks.

Related

Need more Halloween inspired goodies? Try these:

  • inside of cupcakes with Oreo mummies
    Halloween Cupcakes with Oreo Mummies
  • peanut butter spider cookies for Halloween
    Peanut Butter Spider Cookies
  • strawberries covered in white chocolate and decorated to look like ghosts
    White Chocolate Strawberry Ghosts

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meringue ghosts on a wooden board

Meringue Ghosts Recipe

This recipe for meringue ghosts creates tasty and cute treats. In addition to being adorable, these meringue ghosts have a crisp exterior with a light and fluffy interior. An added bonus is the surprise almond and chocolate filling!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
Resting time 1 hour hr
Total Time 2 hours hrs 45 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 18 cookies
Calories 51 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Electric mixer stand- or hand mixer
  • 1 Pastry bag fitted with a ¼-inch round piping tip
  • 1 Cookie Sheet Pan lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat
  • 1 Silicone spatula

Ingredients
 
 

  • 4 Large egg whites room temperature
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • ¾ Cup granulated sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons almonds, lightly toasted and chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons chocolate, chopped
  • 36 candy googly eyes

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 200℉ (95℃)
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  • Combine the chocolate and almonds in a small bowl. Set aside for later.
    2 Tablespoons chocolate, chopped, 2 Tablespoons almonds, lightly toasted and chopped
  • Place egg whites, salt and cream of tarter in a large mixing bowl.
    4 Large egg whites, ¼ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • Using the whip attachment, begin mixing on medium speed. Continue mixing until the egg whites become frothy.
  • Increase mixer speed to medium high and begin adding sugar slowly (one tablespoon at a time).
    ¾ Cup granulated sugar
  • Continue to mix until stiff, glossy peaks form (approximately 3 - 5 minutes). Note: a hand-mixer may take longer to reach stiff peaks. Stiff, glossy egg white peaks stand tall without collapsing and have a shiny, smooth appearance
  • Place meringue in a pastry bag fitted with a ¼" round piping tip. Alternatively, cut a small hole in the piping bag.
  • Pipe a 1 ½" disc of meringue onto the prepared baking sheet. Pipe an outer circle on top of the disc to form a small well.
  • Spoon ½ teaspoon of the almond/chocolate mixture into the well.
  • Pipe an extra swirl of meringue on top of the well, making sure it forms a pointed peak and completely seals in the almond and chocolate filling.
  • Place two googly candy eyes on each ghost.
    36 candy googly eyes
  • Bake in preheated oven for 1 ½ hours (note: the ghosts should feel dry to the touch).
  • Turn off the oven. Leave ghosts in the oven for an additional hour. This allows the ghosts to continue to dry.
  • Remove ghosts from the oven and place on a serving platter. Alternatively, place in an airtight container and store for up to 3 days at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 51kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gSodium: 45mgPotassium: 39mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 0.01IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.1mg
Keyword halloween treats, meringue ghosts
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Food safety

  • Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
  • Wash hands after touching raw meat
  • Never leave cooking food unattended
  • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

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Comments

  1. Debbie says

    September 09, 2024 at 6:48 pm

    5 stars
    These meringue ghosts are absolutely adorable! The perfect treat for Halloween. I love you included delicious variations like Nutella!

    Reply
  2. Dannii says

    October 03, 2023 at 2:18 pm

    5 stars
    These were so easy to make and my kids loved them. Super cute.

    Reply
  3. Kathleen says

    October 03, 2023 at 2:02 pm

    5 stars
    These are so fun and festive, and I really love the chocolate almond filling. it's a perfect surprise when biting into the meringue.

    Reply
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