Delicious Christmas Tree Cake Macarons Recipe for Holidays
These delightful Christmas Tree Cake Macarons are a festive treat that captures the spirit of the holiday season. With their charming tree design and rich flavors, they are sure to impress at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 24 macarons 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 ¾ cups powdered sugar
- 3 large egg whites
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for filling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Green gel food coloring
- Brown gel food coloring
- Festive sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the Macaron Batter: In a bowl, sift together 1 cup of almond flour and 1 ¾ cups of powdered sugar.
- Make the Meringue: In a separate bowl, whip 3 large egg whites until foamy. Gradually add ¼ cup of granulated sugar while continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.
- Combine: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the meringue in three additions.
- Add Color: Divide the batter into two bowls. Color one green and leave the other plain for the brown trunk.
- Piping the Shells: Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Using a piping bag fitted with a round tip, pipe the green batter into tree shapes and the brown batter into small rectangles for the trunks.
- Rest the Shells: Let the piped macarons sit at room temperature for 30-60 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Bake the macarons for 15-20 minutes, rotating halfway through.
- Make the Filling: While the shells cool, beat together ½ cup of unsalted butter and 2 cups of powdered sugar until smooth. Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and mix until fluffy.
- Assemble: Pair the macaron shells by size. Pipe a dollop of buttercream onto the flat side of one shell and sandwich with another.
- Decorate: Use additional buttercream to create garlands on the trees and top with sprinkles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: For the best meringue, age your egg whites for a day or two in the fridge. Macarons can be sensitive to humidity, so try to make them on a dry day.