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Red Velvet Macarons

Irresistible Red Velvet Macarons with Cream Cheese Bliss

Delight in the rich flavors of Red Velvet Macarons filled with cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 21 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 21 minutes
Servings: 10 macarons
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shells
  • 3 large Aged Egg Whites Ensure at least 24 hours aged for stability.
  • 100 grams Granulated Sugar Used to stabilize meringue.
  • 200 grams Superfine Almond Flour Stick to superfine for smoothness.
  • 100 grams Powdered Sugar Helps ensure delicate texture.
  • 30 grams Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Enhances flavor and color.
  • 1 teaspoon Red Gel Food Coloring Use gel for optimal consistency.
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 225 grams Cream Cheese Ensure at room temperature.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor of frosting.
  • 1 pinch Fine Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 50 grams Powdered Sugar For sweetness and texture.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Piping Bag
  • Baking sheets
  • Silicone mats or parchment paper
  • fine sieve

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Prepare Baking Sheets by lining with silicone mats or parchment paper. Preheat oven to 320°F (160°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat aged egg whites until foamy. Gradually add granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
  3. Sift almond flour, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder into meringue, folding gently. Add red gel food coloring.
  4. Pipe 1 1/4-inch rounds on baking sheets, resting for 30 minutes until skin forms.
  5. Bake for 18-21 minutes, rotating trays halfway through.
  6. Cool on pans for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  7. Prepare cream cheese frosting by beating cream cheese, vanilla, salt, and powdered sugar until smooth.
  8. Assemble macarons by piping cream cheese frosting on one shell and sandwiching with another.
  9. Refrigerate assembled macarons for at least a few hours or overnight for best flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gCalcium: 10mg

Notes

Ensure to age your egg whites and do not skip the resting time for best results.

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