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Christmas Tree Cake Macarons

Delicious Christmas Tree Cake Macarons for Festive Joy

These Christmas Tree Cake Macarons are vibrant and flavorful, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 16 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 16 minutes
Servings: 20 macarons
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Macaron Shells
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Sifted
  • 1 cup Almond Flour Sifted
  • 3 large Egg Whites Room temperature
  • 1/4 tsp Cream of Tartar Optional
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Added gradually
  • 6 drops Green Gel Food Coloring Adjust to desired shade
For the Filling
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream Fresh
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Freshly sourced
  • 1 cup Crumbled Snack Cakes Pick your favorite
Optional Decoration
  • 1/2 cup White Chocolate Melted
  • 1/4 cup Red and Green Sprinkles Edible
  • 1 unit Edible Gold Star For decoration

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Piping Bag
  • Rubber spatula
  • Oven
  • Baking Sheets

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by sifting the powdered sugar and almond flour together twice into a bowl. Set aside and allow egg whites to reach room temperature.
  2. Beat egg whites on medium speed until frothy, then gradually add cream of tartar and granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
  3. Add green gel food coloring to meringue and gently fold in until desired hue is achieved.
  4. Fold the sifted almond flour and powdered sugar mixture into the meringue until smooth and slightly thick.
  5. Transfer the mixture into a piping bag and pipe into tree shapes or circles on lined baking sheets.
  6. Let the piped macarons rest at room temperature for 30-60 minutes until they develop a skin.
  7. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and bake macarons for 14-16 minutes, then cool completely.
  8. Beat softened unsalted butter until fluffy, then mix in powdered sugar, vanilla extract, heavy cream, and crumbled snack cakes.
  9. Pipe filling onto half of the macaron shells and top with remaining shells to create sandwiches.
  10. Melt white chocolate and drizzle over macarons, sprinkle with décor and add edible gold stars.
  11. Refrigerate assembled macarons for at least 24 hours to enhance flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These macarons are best enjoyed after resting in the refrigerator to meld the flavors together.

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