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Christmas Tree Cake Macarons Recipe

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Celebrate the festive season with these delightful Christmas Tree Cake Macarons, featuring vibrant green almond meringue shells filled with a rich buttercream mixed with crumbled Christmas Tree Cakes. Decorated with white chocolate drizzle, colorful sprinkles, and optional edible gold stars, these macarons are both visually stunning and deliciously festive.

Ingredients

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Macaron Shells

  • 1 3/4 cups (175g) powdered sugar
  • 1 cup (100g) almond flour (finely ground, blanched)
  • 3 large egg whites (about 90g), room temperature
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • Green gel food coloring (to desired color)

Filling

  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups (150g) powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup (85g) finely crumbled snack cakes (Christmas Tree Cakes or similar)
  • Pinch of salt

Decoration

  • White chocolate drizzle
  • Red and green sprinkles
  • Edible gold stars (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Macaron Batter: Sift powdered sugar and almond flour together twice to ensure a fine mixture. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy, then add the cream of tartar. Gradually add the granulated sugar while beating until stiff peaks form. Add green gel food coloring to the meringue and mix until evenly colored. Gently fold the almond flour mixture into the meringue until the batter flows like lava, being careful not to deflate it.
  2. Pipe the Macarons: Transfer the batter to a piping bag fitted with a round tip. Pipe tree shapes or circles onto lined baking sheets. Tap the trays on the counter a few times to remove air bubbles. Let the piped batter rest for 30 to 60 minutes until a skin forms on the surface, which helps create the signature macaron texture.
  3. Bake the Shells: Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Bake the macaron shells one tray at a time for 14 to 16 minutes, rotating the tray halfway through to ensure even baking. Once baked, allow the shells to cool completely on the baking mats before removing them to prevent sticking or breaking.
  4. Make the Filling: In a bowl, beat the softened butter until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, heavy cream, and a pinch of salt, beating until smooth and creamy. Fold in the finely crumbled Christmas Tree Cakes, incorporating them evenly into the buttercream. Transfer the filling to a piping bag for assembly.
  5. Assemble the Macarons: Pair macaron shells of similar size. Pipe a generous amount of the filling onto one shell and sandwich it with the matching shell, gently pressing together to spread the filling evenly without cracking the shells.
  6. Decorate: Drizzle the assembled macarons with melted white chocolate. Sprinkle red and green sprinkles on top, and optionally place edible gold stars for a festive touch.
  7. Mature for Best Flavor: Place the finished macarons in an airtight container and refrigerate for 24 hours. This resting period allows the flavors to meld and the texture to improve, resulting in a perfect macaron experience when served.

Notes

  • Make sure egg whites are at room temperature to achieve better volume when whipping.
  • Allow the macaron shells to rest before baking to form a skin; this helps develop the characteristic smooth and shiny surface.
  • Be gentle when folding the almond flour into the meringue to prevent deflating the batter.
  • Use a low oven temperature and bake one tray at a time for even baking and to avoid cracking.
  • The filling includes crumbled snack cakes, adding a festive and unique texture, but you can substitute with other soft cake crumbs if unavailable.
  • Refrigerate macarons after assembling for best texture and flavor development.
  • Bring macarons back to room temperature before serving for optimal taste.

Keywords: Christmas macarons, festive macarons, Christmas tree cake macarons, buttercream macarons, holiday desserts, French macarons, party sweets

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