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Christmas Tree Cake Macarons

Festive Christmas Tree Cake Macarons Perfect for Holiday Cheer

Enjoy joyful bites of these Christmas Tree Cake Macarons, featuring vibrant flavors and festive designs, perfect for holiday sharing.
Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 12 macarons
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Macaron Shells
  • 200 grams Powdered Sugar
  • 110 grams Almond Flour
  • 3 large Egg Whites at room temperature
  • 100 grams Granulated Sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cream of Tartar
  • 2 drops Green Gel Food Coloring for coloring
For the Filling
  • 115 grams Unsalted Butter softened
  • 200 grams Heavy Cream
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 100 grams Crumpled Snack Cakes for nostalgia

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Piping Bag
  • Baking Sheet
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare dry ingredients by sifting powdered sugar and almond flour together in a bowl.
  2. Make meringue by beating egg whites until foamy, then gradually adding cream of tartar and granulated sugar.
  3. Color and mix batter by gently folding in dry ingredients and green food coloring into the meringue.
  4. Pipe shells using a piping bag to create tree shapes on lined baking sheets.
  5. Rest macarons for 30-60 minutes, bake at 300°F for 14-16 minutes.
  6. Prepare filling by beating unsalted butter until fluffy and mixing in powdered sugar, vanilla, heavy cream, and crumbled snack cakes.
  7. Assemble macarons by piping filling between two shells.
  8. Decorate with melted white chocolate and allow to mature in the refrigerator for 24 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 10mg

Notes

Ensure egg whites are at room temperature for best results. Allow macarons to rest before baking to prevent cracks.

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