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Christmas Tree Cake Macarons

Festive Christmas Tree Cake Macarons to Sweeten Your Holidays

Delight in these Christmas Tree Cake Macarons that blend festive flavors with a whimsical design, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 16 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 46 minutes
Servings: 12 macarons
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Macaron Shells
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Essential for sweetness
  • 1 cup Almond Flour Can substitute with sunflower seed flour for nut-free
  • 4 large Egg Whites At room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Add gradually
  • 1 teaspoon Cream of Tartar Stabilizes egg whites
  • a few drops Green Gel Food Coloring To customize shade
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Butter Softened
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Adjust based on preferred thickness
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract For flavor
  • 1 cup Snack Cakes (crushed) Adds nostalgic flavor

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Piping bag
  • Baking sheets
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Christmas Tree Cake Macarons
  1. Sift the powdered sugar and almond flour together twice.
  2. Beat the egg whites on medium speed until foamy and gradually add granulated sugar and cream of tartar, increasing speed to high until stiff peaks form.
  3. Add green gel food coloring to the meringue and gently fold in the sifted almond flour and powdered sugar.
  4. Pipe the macaron shapes on lined baking sheets.
  5. Tap the baking sheets to release air bubbles and let sit for 30 to 60 minutes.
  6. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and bake macarons for 14-16 minutes.
  7. Cool baked macarons on baking sheets.
  8. Beat softened butter until fluffy, then gradually mix in powdered sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and crushed snack cakes to make filling.
  9. Pipe filling onto half of the macaron shells and sandwich with the other half.
  10. Optional: Drizzle with melted white chocolate and sprinkle with festive decorations.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 15mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Best enjoyed after maturing for 24 hours in the fridge.

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