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Key Lime Pie Macarons

Zesty Key Lime Pie Macarons You'll Love This Summer

Delight in these Key Lime Pie Macarons, offering a refreshing zing wrapped in a gluten-free treat—perfect for summer.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Resting Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 27 minutes
Servings: 12 macarons
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Macaron Shells
  • 3 large Egg Whites Aged for better meringue consistency
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cream of Tartar Stabilizes meringue
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar For sweetening and stability
  • 1 cup Almond Flour Finely ground for texture
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Adds sweetness
  • 5 drops Green Gel Food Coloring Optional for color
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter Rich base for filling
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Signature tangy flavor
  • 1/4 cup Key Lime Juice Fresh juice preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Key Lime Zest Optional for extra flavor
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt Balances sweetness
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs For topping

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Piping bag
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Key Lime Pie Macarons
  1. Prep Egg Whites: Age the egg whites in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours.
  2. Make Meringue: Whip egg whites with cream of tartar, gradually adding sugar until stiff peaks form.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: Sift almond flour and powdered sugar; fold into meringue.
  4. Pipe Macaron Shells: Pipe 1-inch rounds on a lined baking sheet.
  5. Rest the Shells: Let piped macarons sit for 30-40 minutes, forming a skin.
  6. Bake: Preheat oven to 300°F and bake shells for 15-17 minutes.
  7. Cool Completely: Cool on a wire rack after baking.
  8. Prepare Filling: Cream butter and cream cheese, then mix in powdered sugar and key lime juice.
  9. Assemble Macarons: Fill macaron shells with creamy filling.
  10. Mature in Fridge: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 12-24 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These macarons capture the essence of summer with vibrant flavors and refreshing zest.

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