Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions for Christmas Tree Cake Macarons
- Begin by sifting powdered sugar and almond flour together twice in a large bowl to ensure a smooth, lump-free mixture. Set aside.
- In a separate mixing bowl, beat room-temperature egg whites on medium speed until foamy, about 2 minutes. Gradually add cream of tartar and sprinkle in granulated sugar, beating until stiff peaks form, about 5-7 minutes.
- Once your egg white mixture reaches stiff peaks, carefully fold in a few drops of green gel food coloring using a spatula until an even color is achieved.
- Gently fold the sifted almond flour mixture into the egg whites using a spatula until the batter flows like lava and has a smooth appearance.
- Prepare a piping bag fitted with a round tip and pipe the batter onto parchment-lined baking sheets in desired shapes. Allow to rest for 30-60 minutes until a dry skin forms.
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Bake the macarons for 14-16 minutes, rotating halfway through for even cooking, then cool completely.
- Beat softened butter until fluffy, gradually mix in powdered sugar, then heavy cream, salt, and crumbled snack cakes until fully combined for the filling.
- Once cooled, pipe a generous layer of filling onto the flat side of one macaron shell and sandwich with another shell.
- For an optional decoration, melt white chocolate and drizzle over macarons, and sprinkle with edible decorations.
- Store assembled macarons in an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 24 hours to allow flavors to meld.
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Notes
Ensure egg whites are at room temperature for best results. Macarons improve in flavor when allowed to age for 24 hours before serving.
