Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Red Velvet Cake Macarons, where beloved flavors meet artistic presentation. These vibrant treats, filled with a luscious cream cheese frosting, are perfect for celebrations or simply enjoying a sweet moment at home. With their striking color and rich taste, these macarons will impress anyone who takes a bite, making them an ideal choice for birthdays, tea parties, or festive gatherings. Easy to make and customize, they invite bakers of all levels to experience the joy of creating something truly special.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup almond flour
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 large egg whites (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Red gel food coloring
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Sift together powdered sugar, almond flour, and cocoa powder in a bowl.
- In another bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Fold in vanilla extract and red gel food coloring into the egg whites.
- Gently incorporate the dry mixture until the batter flows like lava.
- Pipe small rounds onto parchment-lined baking sheets and let rest for 30–45 minutes.
- Bake for 15–17 minutes until shells are set; cool completely on sheets.
- For the filling, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; add powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- Assemble macarons by piping filling onto half of the shells and sandwiching with remaining shells.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (20g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg