Description
Festive Christmas Tree Cake Macarons that are a feast for the eyes and the taste buds, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups (175g) powdered sugar
- 1 cup (100g) almond flour
- 3 large egg whites (about 90g), room temperature
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- Green gel food coloring
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups (150g) powdered sugar (for filling)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (85g) finely crumbled snack cakes (Christmas Tree Cakes or similar)
- Pinch of salt (for filling)
- White chocolate drizzle (for decoration)
- Red and green sprinkles (for decoration)
- Edible gold stars (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
- Prepare the macaron batter by sifting powdered sugar and almond flour together twice. Beat the egg whites until foamy, then add cream of tartar and gradually incorporate granulated sugar until stiff peaks form. Mix in green food coloring and gently fold in the almond flour mixture.
- Transfer the batter into a piping bag and pipe tree shapes or circles onto lined baking sheets. Tap trays to release air bubbles and let rest for 30 to 60 minutes until a skin forms.
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and bake one tray at a time for 14 to 16 minutes, rotating halfway through. Allow to cool completely on the baking mat.
- Make the filling by beating softened butter until fluffy, adding powdered sugar, vanilla extract, heavy cream, and salt, mixing until smooth. Fold in the crumbled snack cakes.
- Assemble the macarons by pairing similar-sized shells, piping the filling on one half, and sandwiching with another shell.
- Decorate by drizzling melted white chocolate over the assembled macarons and topping with sprinkles and edible gold stars.
- For best flavor, refrigerate the assembled macarons in an airtight container for 24 hours before serving.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature egg whites and do not skip the sifting process to ensure a smooth macaron batter.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg