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Christmas Tree Cake Macarons

Christmas Tree Cake Macarons

Christmas Tree Cake Macarons are whimsical desserts that bring festive joy and delightful flavors to your holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 16 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 16 minutes
Servings: 12 macarons
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Shell
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 cup Almond Flour or sunflower seed flour for nut-free
  • 3 large Egg Whites room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Cream of Tartar
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar add gradually
  • 1 teaspoon Green Gel Food Coloring adjust for color intensity
For the Filling
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract preferably pure
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream adjust for thickness
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Crumbled Snack Cakes choose complementary flavor

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • Piping bag
  • Silicone baking mat

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Sift the powdered sugar and almond flour together into a bowl twice to eliminate lumps.
  2. Beat the egg whites in a clean mixing bowl until foamy, then gradually add cream of tartar and granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
  3. Fold in the green gel food coloring into the meringue gently.
  4. Gradually fold the sifted almond flour and powdered sugar mixture into the meringue until a smooth batter forms.
  5. Pipe the macaron batter onto lined baking sheets in desired shapes.
  6. Let piped macarons rest at room temperature for 30-60 minutes until a dry skin forms.
  7. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and bake the macarons for 14-16 minutes.
  8. Cool the baked macarons completely on the baking sheets for about 10 minutes.
  9. Beat the butter until fluffy, then gradually mix in the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, heavy cream, and salt.
  10. Fold in the crumbled snack cakes into the filling mixture.
  11. Pipe filling onto one macaron shell and sandwich with another shell.
  12. Refrigerate the assembled macarons for at least 24 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These macarons are best enjoyed after they have been refrigerated to enhance flavors.

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