Savory Christmas Tree Cake Macarons
Savory Christmas Tree Cake Macarons are a delightful twist on the classic French treat. These whimsical green macarons, shaped like Christmas trees, feature a rich cream cheese filling infused with aromatic herbs. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a unique dessert, they blend savory and sweet flavors to create a memorable experience. Impress your guests with these festive treats that not only taste divine but also serve as stunning decorations for your dessert table.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 macarons 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 large egg whites (room temperature)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (rosemary or thyme), chopped
- 4 drops green food coloring
- Sprinkles or edible glitter for decoration
Instructions
- Prepare your baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
- In a mixing bowl, sift together almond flour and powdered sugar. In another bowl, whip egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in the dry mixture.
- Transfer the batter into a piping bag fitted with a round tip and pipe small circles onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Allow macarons to rest at room temperature for 30-45 minutes until they form a skin.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until they lift off easily from the parchment paper.
- While cooling, beat the cream cheese until smooth and mix in herbs and salt. Pipe filling onto half of the macaron shells and sandwich them together.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (20g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg