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Christmas Tree Cake Macarons

Delicious Christmas Tree Cake Macarons to Wow Your Guests

These delightful Christmas Tree Cake Macarons blend elegance and holiday whimsy, perfect for impressing guests.
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 16 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 3 hours 16 minutes
Servings: 24 macarons
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 90

Ingredients
  

For the Shells
  • 120 grams Powdered Sugar
  • 125 grams Almond Flour or sunflower seed flour for nut-free options
  • 100 grams Egg Whites room temperature
  • 40 grams Granulated Sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cream of Tartar
  • 3-4 drops Green Gel Food Coloring for festive color
For the Filling
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract or almond extract for a different taste
  • 100 grams Unsalted Butter softened
  • 50 milliliters Heavy Cream
  • 50 grams Crumbled Snack Cakes optional but recommended
For Decoration (Optional)
  • 100 grams White Chocolate for drizzling
  • 30 grams Red and Green Sprinkles or any holiday-themed sprinkles

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • piping bag
  • Handheld Mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Spatula
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Sift together the powdered sugar and almond flour in a large bowl twice to achieve a fine texture.
  2. Beat room-temperature egg whites until foamy, then add cream of tartar and gradually add granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
  3. Add green gel food coloring and fold in the sifted mixture until a smooth batter forms.
  4. Transfer the batter into a piping bag and pipe tree shapes or circles on lined baking sheets.
  5. Tap trays firmly on the counter to eliminate air bubbles and let macarons rest at room temperature for 30-60 minutes.
  6. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and bake one tray at a time for 14-16 minutes.
  7. Cool macarons on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Beat softened unsalted butter until fluffy, then mix in powdered sugar. Add heavy cream, vanilla extract, and crumbled snack cakes.
  9. Pair similar macarons and pipe filling between them, gently sandwiching together.
  10. Optional: Melt white chocolate and drizzle over macarons, then sprinkle with red and green sprinkles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 25mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 7gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Keep egg whites at room temperature for better volume. Don't over-mix; resting is crucial for good texture. Use precise measurements for best results.

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