Birthday Boo Bash Meringue Ghost Recipe

2 min read September 13, 2026 Missy and Kristen
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Halloween will be here before you know it and we have the cutest, boo-tastic recipe perfect for your next Halloween bash! With only a few ingredients and a few fabulous products, you’ll soon have a not-so-spooky treat all your little ghouls will love!

Recipe Time
65 to 75 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Servings
22 to 24 Servings
Ingredients:
  • 4 Egg whites
  • 1 Cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. Cream of Tartar
  • Black Decorating Gel
  • Chocolate Cupcakes
Step
1

Preheat your oven to 200 degrees. 

Whip the egg whites in the mixer for 2-3 minutes or until they become thick and frothy and slowly add in your sugar.

Lastly, mix in the Cream of Tartar.

 

Step
2

Mix the ingredients until stiff (2-3 minutes) and add a layer of aluminum foil to the baking sheet and mist with the non-stick cooking spray.

Place the large round decorating tip into the icing bag and then spoon the meringue into the icing bag. Fill no more than half way.

Birthday Boo Bash Meringue Ghost Recipe step 2
Step
3

Hold the icing bag vertically over the lined baking sheet and press the meringue down and make layered, spiral stacks to form the ghost shape.

Birthday Boo Bash Meringue Ghost Recipe step 3
Step
4

Bake at 200 degrees for 40-45 minutes and then allow to completely cool.

Once cool, add your ghost face with the black decorating gel. You now have the cutest, most delicious little meringue ghosts!

Birthday Boo Bash Meringue Ghost Recipe step 4
Step
5

Take your chocolate cupcakes and place them in the Black & Orange Cupcake Wrappers and place the meringue ghosts on top!

We served our meringue ghost cupcakes atop Orange Polka Dot Dinner Plates and Boo Dessert Plates at our Birthday Boo Bash and they were a hit with all our guests!

Birthday Boo Bash Meringue Ghost Recipe step 5
Step
6

Make sure to check out our Birthday Boo BashDIY Pumpkin Paper Lantern and DIY Ghost Mason Jar Centerpiece for even more Halloween inspiration!

Birthday Boo Bash Meringue Ghost Recipe step 6

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