How do I decorate mermaid meringue shells?

Dive into creativity with our guide on decorating Mermaid Meringue Shells! From shimmering scales to colorful swirls, make your treats truly fin-tastic.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I decorate Mermaid Meringue Shells. Items include: egg whites sugar salt edible luster dust soft brush edible glitter buttercream frosting blue or green food coloring piping bags star tip white chocolate parchment paper

egg whites 4
sugar 1 cup
salt a pinch
edible luster dust various colors
soft brush 1
edible glitter to taste, sparkles abound!
buttercream frosting 2 cups
blue or green food coloring as needed
piping bags several
star tip 1
white chocolate 1 cup, melted
parchment paper 1 sheet

Take note
Handle with care, mermaid tails can be slippery!

1

Create the perfect meringue shells

Whip up a batch of meringue using egg whites, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Pipe the mixture into shell shapes using a star tip. Bake until they're crisp and light. Let them cool completely before diving into the decorating fun!

2

Color your scales with edible luster dust

Grab your favorite colors of edible luster dust and a soft brush. Lightly dust the meringue shells to give them a shimmering mermaid scale effect. Choose a mix of colors or create an ombre effect by blending two shades. Be your own mermaid artist!

3

Add a touch of sparkle with edible glitter

Sprinkle some edible glitter on top of the meringue shells to add that extra touch of magic. Go for a subtle sparkle or embrace your inner mermaid queen with a generous sprinkle. Just be careful not to get too carried away and create a glitter storm!

4

Swirl on some colorful buttercream waves

Prepare a batch of your favorite buttercream frosting. Divide it into separate bowls and color each bowl with a different shade of blue or green food coloring. Transfer each colored buttercream into piping bags fitted with a star tip. Pipe the buttercream onto the meringue shells in swirling motions to create ocean-like waves. Let the creativity flow!

5

Top it off with a mermaid tail

Create adorable mermaid tails using melted white chocolate. Draw tail shapes on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, then fill them in with the melted chocolate. Place the tails in the fridge until they harden. Once they're ready, stick a mermaid tail on each meringue shell, and voila! You've officially made mermaid dreams come true.