Description
Master the art of creating delightful Christmas Tree Cake Macarons with this comprehensive guide. Perfect for holiday gatherings, these macarons combine festive aesthetics and delicious flavors.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 large egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for filling)
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: Gel food coloring, spices (cinnamon or nutmeg), flavored extracts (peppermint)
Instructions
- Prepare the macaron batter by sifting together powdered sugar and almond flour. Beat egg whites until foamy, add cream of tartar, and gradually add granulated sugar until reaching stiff peaks. Ensure mixing bowl is grease-free.
- Transfer the batter into a piping bag and pipe tree shapes or circles onto lined baking sheets. Tap trays to remove air bubbles and let shells rest for 30-60 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Bake for 14-16 minutes, rotating halfway. Allow shells to cool completely.
- For the filling, beat softened butter until fluffy, then incorporate powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla. Optionally fold in crumbled snack cakes.
- Pair similar-sized shells, pipe filling on one, and sandwich with another. Apply slight pressure when pressing together.
- Decorate with melted white chocolate, add sprinkles, and top with a gold star.
- Refrigerate in an airtight container for at least 24 hours to enhance flavors before serving.
Notes
Customize fillings according to your preference and experiment with decorations for a unique touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg