Description
Savory Christmas Tree Cake Macarons are a festive twist on a classic French treat, featuring vibrant green shells that resemble charming Christmas trees. With a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors, these macarons combine creamy herb-infused filling with a subtly sweet almond shell. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as unique gifts, they are sure to impress your friends and family this season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 large egg whites (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp green gel food coloring
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tbsp finely chopped herbs (e.g., rosemary or thyme)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk almond flour and powdered sugar together in one bowl. In another bowl, beat egg whites until frothy; gradually add granulated sugar and whip to stiff peaks. Fold the almond mixture and food coloring into the egg whites gently.
- Transfer batter to a piping bag and pipe small circles onto prepared sheets. Let sit for 30 minutes until a skin forms.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, then cool completely before removing from parchment.
- Beat butter and cream cheese until fluffy; mix in herbs to create the filling.
- Pair macaron shells by size, pipe filling onto one shell, then sandwich with another.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg