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Christmas Tree Cake Macarons

Festive Christmas Tree Cake Macarons: Holiday Magic in Every Bite

Delightful Christmas Tree Cake Macarons are a vibrant twist on holiday treats, easy to prepare, and perfect for gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 46 minutes
Servings: 12 macarons
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Macaron Shells
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Adds sweetness and creates a smooth batter
  • 1 cup Almond Flour Provides structure and a light texture
  • 3 large Egg Whites Essential for achieving airy texture
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Stabilizes egg whites and enhances sweetness
  • 1 tsp Cream of Tartar Helps achieve stiff peaks
  • 1 tbsp Gel Food Coloring (Green) Delivers festive color
For the Filling
  • 1/2 cup Butter Adds richness to the filling
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Enhances overall flavor
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream Contributes creamy texture
  • 1/4 tsp Salt Balances sweetness and enhances flavor

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • Piping bag
  • Baking sheets
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by sifting together the powdered sugar and almond flour twice to ensure a smooth macaron shell.
  2. In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites using a stand mixer on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add granulated sugar while mixing, and continue beating until stiff peaks form, which should take about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Gently fold in the green gel food coloring to the whipped egg whites until uniformly colored.
  4. Carefully incorporate the sifted almond flour mixture into the egg whites, using a spatula to fold until you achieve a batter that flows like lava.
  5. Transfer the vibrant batter into a piping bag fitted with a round tip. Pipe tree shapes on lined baking sheets, leaving space between each.
  6. Let the piped macarons rest for 30-60 minutes until a skin forms on the surface.
  7. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and bake each tray of macarons for 14-16 minutes, ensuring to rotate halfway through.
  8. Remove the macarons from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
  9. In a clean bowl, beat softened butter until fluffy. Gradually mix in the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream.
  10. Pipe a generous dollop of filling onto the flat side of half of the macaron shells and sandwich with the remaining shells.
  11. For added flair, drizzle melted white chocolate on top and sprinkle with festive decorations.
  12. Refrigerate the assembled macarons for 24 hours before serving for the best flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These macarons are perfect for holiday gatherings and can be customized with different colors and fillings.

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