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Christmas Tree Cake Macarons

Delicious Christmas Tree Cake Macarons for Festive Fun

Enjoy these delightful Christmas Tree Cake Macarons, perfect for adding festive joy to your holiday celebrations.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 16 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 16 minutes
Servings: 24 macarons
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Macaron Shells
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Provides sweetness and helps create a smooth macaron shell.
  • 1 cup Almond Flour Gives structure and flavor; essential for the traditional macaron.
  • 4 large Egg Whites Ensure they are at room temperature for optimal volume.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the meringue and stabilizes the egg whites.
  • 1 teaspoon Cream of Tartar Can be omitted but may affect the stability of the shells.
  • 1 drop Green Gel Food Coloring Adds festive color to the macaron shells.
For the Filling
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Can be substituted with dairy-free butter for a non-dairy version.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances the flavor profile of the filling.
  • 2 tablespoons Heavy Cream Creates a light, smooth consistency.
  • a pinch Salt Balances sweetness in the filling.
  • 1 cup Snack Cakes (crumbled) Provides holiday flavor and texture in the filling.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • fine-mesh sieve
  • piping bag
  • mixing spatula
  • electric mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by sifting the powdered sugar and almond flour together twice in a large mixing bowl.
  2. In a clean, dry mixing bowl, beat the egg whites on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add the cream of tartar, then the granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
  3. Gently add in green gel food coloring to the meringue and mix until the color is uniformly distributed.
  4. Fold the almond flour mixture into the meringue until the batter flows like thick lava.
  5. Transfer the batter into a piping bag and pipe tree shapes or circles onto lined baking sheets.
  6. Allow the piped macaron shells to rest at room temperature for 30-60 minutes.
  7. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and bake the macarons for 14-16 minutes.
  8. Let the macarons cool completely on the baking mats.
  9. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, heavy cream, and salt. Mix until smooth, then fold in the crumbled snack cakes.
  10. Pipe a dollop of filling onto the flat side of one macaron shell and sandwich with another shell.
  11. For an optional decoration, melt white chocolate, drizzle over the macarons, and sprinkle with festive sprinkles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 20mgVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store assembled macarons in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature, or refrigerate for a week.

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