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Christmas Tree Cake Macarons

Festive Christmas Tree Cake Macarons: A Holiday Delight

Delightful Christmas Tree Cake Macarons capture holiday flavors in each whimsical bite, perfect for festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 16 minutes
Resting Time 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 1 minute
Servings: 12 macarons
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Macaron Shells
  • 1.75 cups powdered sugar Adds sweetness and contributes to a smooth macaron shell.
  • 1 cups almond flour Provides structure and delicate texture; for a nut-free option, substitute with sunflower seed flour.
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar Essential for stabilizing the egg whites.
  • 4 large egg whites Must be at room temperature for ideal fluffiness.
  • 0.25 teaspoons cream of tartar Stabilizes the egg whites for better volume.
  • a few drops green gel food coloring Gives the macarons their festive appearance.
For the Filling
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter Creates a rich and creamy filling.
  • 1 teaspoons vanilla extract Adds depth to the flavor of the filling.
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream Contributes to a smooth texture of the filling.
  • a pinch salt Enhances the overall flavor.
  • 1 cups crumble snack cakes Adds nostalgic flavor and texture to the filling.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • piping bag
  • spatula
  • Baking Sheets
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Sift together powdered sugar and almond flour twice to ensure no lumps, then set aside.
  2. Beat egg whites on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add cream of tartar and granulated sugar, beat until stiff peaks form.
  3. Gently add green gel food coloring to the whipped egg whites until evenly distributed, then fold in the almond flour mixture.
  4. Transfer the batter to a piping bag and pipe out tree shapes or circles on parchment-lined baking sheets.
  5. Allow piped macarons to rest at room temperature for 30 to 60 minutes.
  6. Preheat oven to 300°F and bake macarons for 14 to 16 minutes.
  7. Remove macarons from oven and cool on baking sheets for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Beat softened unsalted butter until fluffy, then mix in powdered sugar, vanilla extract, heavy cream, salt, and fold in crumbled snack cakes.
  9. Pipe filling onto half of the cooled macaron shells and sandwich with the other halves.
  10. Melt white chocolate and drizzle over assembled macarons, and add colorful decorations.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 15mgPotassium: 10mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Macarons can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the fridge for a week, or frozen for up to 3 months.

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