Christmas Wreath

Ingredients

4 large egg whites, room temp

1 cup granulated sugar

1/4 tsp cream of tartar

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Green gel food coloring

Topping

1 cup heavy cream

2 tbsp powdered sugar

1/2 tsp vanilla

Fresh red currants or cranberries

Mini rosemary sprigs (for garnish)

Edible pearls or red sprinkles (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 200°F (95°C). Line baking sheet with parchment.

Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form.

Gradually add sugar, beating to stiff glossy peaks.

Mix in vanilla and a few drops of green gel color.

Transfer to piping bag fitted with large star tip.

Pipe ring shapes onto baking sheet, leaving a hole in the center.

Bake for 1.5 hours, then turn off oven and let sit 1 hour to dry.

Whip cream with sugar and vanilla until soft peaks.

Pipe whipped cream over cooled meringues.

Garnish with berries, rosemary, and sprinkles — serve fresh!