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Christmas Tree Cake Macarons

Christmas Tree Cake Macarons: Your Festive Holiday Delight

Christmas Tree Cake Macarons are enchanting treats filled with nostalgic flavors, perfect for holiday festivities.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 46 minutes
Servings: 24 macarons
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Macaron Shells
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Provides sweetness and helps achieve a smooth meringue texture.
  • 1 cup Almond Flour Essential for creating the macaron shells; substitute with sunflower seed flour for a nut-free variation.
  • 3 large Egg Whites Fundamental for structure and lift in macarons; using room temperature is key for optimal whipping.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Stabilizes egg whites, helping to create stiff peaks.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cream of Tartar Adds stability to whipped egg whites; lemon juice can be used as a substitute.
  • 5 drops Green Gel Food Coloring Gives festive color to the macaron shells; alternative colors can be chosen for different holidays.
For the Filling
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Used for creaminess in the filling; margine can alter flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream Adds richness to the filling; milk can serve as a lighter alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Introduces flavor complexity; substitute with almond extract for a distinctive taste.
  • 1 cup Snack Cakes (crumbled) Provides the nostalgic flavor akin to holiday cakes.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Piping bag
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Sieve

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Christmas Tree Cake Macarons
  1. Sift the powdered sugar and almond flour together in a bowl using a fine-mesh sieve; repeat this process twice to ensure a smooth texture.
  2. In a clean mixing bowl, begin beating your room temperature egg whites until foamy. Gradually add cream of tartar and granulated sugar, a tablespoon at a time until you achieve stiff peaks.
  3. Gently fold in a few drops of green gel food coloring into the whipped egg whites until you achieve a vibrant color.
  4. Gradually fold in the prepared almond flour mixture into the egg whites using a spatula until the batter flows slowly.
  5. Transfer the macaron batter into a piping bag fitted with a round tip. Pipe tree shapes or simple circles on parchment-lined baking sheets.
  6. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Once the macarons have rested and feel touch-dry, bake for 14-16 minutes, rotating trays halfway.
  7. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter until fluffy. Gradually mix in powdered sugar, vanilla extract, a pinch of salt, and heavy cream until creamy.
  8. To assemble, pipe filling onto the flat side of one macaron shell and sandwich with a second shell.
  9. Melt white chocolate and drizzle over the assembled macarons. Finish with red and green sprinkles or edible gold stars.
  10. Refrigerate assembled macarons for at least 24 hours to enhance flavors before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 40mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These macarons are vegetarian-friendly and can be customized with different colors and flavors to match your festive theme.

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