I Want To Make Ghosts...

Baking By mommicakes Updated 7 Oct 2007 , 7:43pm by fiddlesticks

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mommicakes Posted 7 Oct 2007 , 4:51pm
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I have a recipe that calls for egg whites and cream of tartar. Is there any way that I could do this without having to use the egg whites, instead use the meringue powder from wilton? Or does anyone out there have any suggestions? Anything willhelp thanks! icon_redface.gif

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Charmed Posted 7 Oct 2007 , 5:08pm
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I think merringue powder is made up of egg whites. so you can use it.

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cashley Posted 7 Oct 2007 , 5:18pm
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here is the conversion
Egg White Substitute
Can be used as an egg white substitute in baking.
2 tsp. Meringue + 2 Tbsp. Water = 1 Egg White

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weirkd Posted 7 Oct 2007 , 5:30pm
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Are you trying to make meringue ghosts?
You can also use a marshmallow recipe which is
Homemade Marshmallows:
3 packages unflavored gelatin
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting
Combine the gelatin and 1/2 cup of cold water in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment and allow to sit while you make the syrup.

Meanwhile, combine the sugar, corn syrup, salt, and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Raise the heat to high and cook until the syrup reaches 240 degrees F on a candy thermometer. Remove from the heat.

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mommicakes Posted 7 Oct 2007 , 7:14pm
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Thanks so much Cashly!!! I was hoping that would be the case. I just was not sure.

Thanks for the New idea/recipe Weirkd!!! These sound yummy! I think I shall make some of these too (at least this week when kids are in school as a suprise.) thumbs_up.gif

Thanks so much everyone. I knew I could get the right answers here! icon_biggrin.gif

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fiddlesticks Posted 7 Oct 2007 , 7:30pm
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Marshmallow Ghosts ??? Never heard of them. Does anyone have any pics ?? Or know where to view a pic of them ?? Thanks !

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weirkd Posted 7 Oct 2007 , 7:40pm
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The only picture I could find was this one but you dont have to dip it in chocolate. You can make them using a piping bag and make them look sort of like the Michelin Man. You can do it with meringue.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BQM99I/?tag=cakecentral-20

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fiddlesticks Posted 7 Oct 2007 , 7:43pm
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Thanks. I got the idea, whats the meringue recipe If you have it to share ? Have you or anyone else made them ?

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