Delightful Christmas Tree Cake Macarons to Sweeten Your Holidays
This Christmas Tree Cake Macaron recipe combines almond flour and buttercream filling for a festive treat that's perfect for the holidays.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Piping Bag
- Baking Sheets
- parchment paper
- Electric mixer
Ingredients
Macaron Shells
- 1 cup almond flour This ingredient gives the macarons their signature texture and nutty flavor.
- 1.75 cups powdered sugar Sweetens the shells and helps achieve that perfect, smooth finish.
- 0.25 teaspoon salt Just a pinch balances the sweetness and enhances the flavors.
- 3 large egg whites Aged at room temperature for 24 hours.
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar Adds stability to the meringue.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Infuses a warm, inviting flavor.
- a few drops green gel food coloring Choose your desired shade for festive macarons!
Buttercream Filling
- 1 cup unsalted butter Softened for easy mixing.
- 4 cups powdered sugar Sifted to ensure smoothness.
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream Adds luxurious creaminess.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances the flavor.
Decoration
- edible glitter or sprinkles Optional, adds a fun, festive sparkle.
- red candies or small fruit chews Perfect for decorating, resembling ornaments.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Sift together almond flour, powdered sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl, then set aside.
- Whip egg whites on medium speed until frothy, gradually adding granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently add vanilla extract and green gel food coloring to the meringue.
- Fold the almond flour mixture into the meringue in three additions.
- Pipe small circles on the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each.
- Let the piped macarons rest for 30-60 minutes until a skin forms.
- Bake macarons for 15-18 minutes, rotating halfway.
- Allow macarons to cool completely on the baking sheets.
- Beat softened butter for the buttercream filling, then mix in powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract.
- Assemble the macarons by pairing them and filling with buttercream.
- Decorate with edible glitter or sprinkles and place a red candy on top.
Notes
For best results, use aged egg whites and allow the piped macarons to rest before baking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1macaronCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg
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