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Christmas Tree Cake Macarons

Delicious Christmas Tree Cake Macarons for Festive Cheer

These Christmas Tree Cake Macarons are a whimsical twist on a classic, combining festive flair with rich flavor—perfect for holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 macarons
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Macaron Shells
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Can be substituted with coconut sugar
  • 1 cup Almond Flour Swap with sunflower seed flour for nut-free option
  • 3 large Egg Whites Room temperature for better volume
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar No substitutions needed
  • 0.5 teaspoon Cream of Tartar Lemon juice can be used but may alter flavor
  • a few drops Green Gel Food Coloring Consider using natural food dye
For the Filling
  • 0.5 cup Butter Unsalted for better control over flavors
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Heavy Cream Can be replaced with whipped coconut cream
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Pure extract is preferable
  • 1 cup Snack Cakes (crumbled) Substitute with moist cake like chocolate or vanilla

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Stand Mixer
  • piping bag
  • Baking Sheets

Method
 

Step-By-Step Instructions
  1. Sift together powdered sugar and almond flour twice to ensure a fine mixture. In a large bowl, whip egg whites until foamy, gradually adding granulated sugar. Whisk until stiff peaks form, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Gently incorporate green gel food coloring into the meringue until mixed. Fold in the sifted mixture carefully to avoid deflating the meringue.
  3. Transfer the macaron batter into a piping bag and pipe tree shapes or circles about 1.5 inches wide on lined baking sheets. Rest for 30-60 minutes until a skin forms.
  4. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and bake for 14-16 minutes, rotating trays halfway through. Remove when they have formed a ‘foot’ and cool on sheets.
  5. In a bowl, beat the softened butter until light and fluffy. Gradually mix in powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract, then fold in crumbled snack cakes.
  6. Pair macaron shells, pipe filling on one shell, sandwich with another, and for an extra festive touch, drizzle with melted white chocolate and sprinkle decorations.
  7. Refrigerate assembled macarons in an airtight container for at least 24 hours to enhance flavors before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 40mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure room temperature egg whites and avoid overmixing the batter for best results.

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