Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions for Christmas Tree Cake Macarons
- 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.
- 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.
- Gently fold in a few drops of green gel food coloring into the whipped egg whites until you achieve a vibrant color.
- Gradually fold in the prepared almond flour mixture into the egg whites using a spatula until the batter flows slowly.
- Transfer the macaron batter into a piping bag fitted with a round tip. Pipe tree shapes or simple circles on parchment-lined baking sheets.
- 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.
- 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.
- To assemble, pipe filling onto the flat side of one macaron shell and sandwich with a second shell.
- Melt white chocolate and drizzle over the assembled macarons. Finish with red and green sprinkles or edible gold stars.
- Refrigerate assembled macarons for at least 24 hours to enhance flavors before serving.
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Notes
These macarons are vegetarian-friendly and can be customized with different colors and flavors to match your festive theme.
