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Strawberry Cheesecake Macarons

Delicious Strawberry Cheesecake Macarons That Wow Every Time

Indulge in these delightful Strawberry Cheesecake Macarons, a stunning blend of flavors and textures that impress every time.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 macarons
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Macaron Shells
  • 1 cup Almond Flour Swap for ground hazelnuts for a twist.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Use coconut sugar for a less refined alternative.
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar Consider a sugar substitute.
  • 4 large Egg Whites Age at room temperature for 24 hours.
  • 1 teaspoon Pink Gel Food Color Natural beet powder is a great alternative.
For the Strawberry Jam Filling
  • 2 cups Frozen Strawberries Fresh strawberries can work beautifully.
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Vegan cream cheese is a dairy-free substitute.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Consider monk fruit sweetener for a lighter version.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract can provide a unique twist.
For the Finishing Touch
  • 0.5 cup White Chocolate Use dairy-free chocolate for a vegan option.
  • 0.5 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs Crushed digestive biscuits or gluten-free options are good alternatives.

Equipment

  • Piping bag
  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Saucepan
  • spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Strawberry Cheesecake Macarons
  1. Prepare Your Baking Sheets by lining two sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Sift together almond flour and powdered sugar in a large bowl.
  3. Whip aged egg whites until soft peaks form, then gradually add granulated sugar.
  4. Fold sifted dry ingredients into whipped egg whites gently.
  5. Pipe uniform circles onto prepared baking sheets and let rest for 60 minutes.
  6. Bake in a preheated oven at 290°F for 15 minutes.
  7. Prepare the strawberry jam by heating frozen strawberries and sugar in a saucepan.
  8. Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy.
  9. Assemble the macarons by pairing shells, piping frosting, and adding jam.
  10. Drizzle melted white chocolate over assembled macarons and sprinkle with graham crumbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure egg whites are aged and be gentle when folding to retain air.

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