Description
Delight in the sweet bliss of Cherry Cheesecake Macarons, a perfect blend of creamy filling and delicate almond shells.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Red and blue food coloring
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for filling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
- 1/4 cup cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the almond flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined. Gently fold in the almond flour mixture using a spatula until just combined.
- Divide the batter into two bowls. Add red food coloring to one bowl and blue food coloring to the other, mixing until you achieve your desired shades.
- Transfer each colored batter into separate piping bags fitted with round tips. Pipe small circles (about 1.5 inches in diameter) onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each macaron.
- Tap the baking sheets on the counter to release any air bubbles. Let the macarons sit at room temperature for 30-60 minutes until a skin forms on the surface.
- Bake the macarons for 15-18 minutes, rotating the sheets halfway through. Allow them to cool completely on the baking sheets.
- While the macarons cool, prepare the filling by beating the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- To assemble, pair up macaron shells of similar size. Pipe a dollop of the cream cheese filling onto the flat side of one shell, then top with a spoonful of cherry pie filling. Place the matching shell on top to create a sandwich.
- Refrigerate the assembled macarons for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a fun twist, try adding a splash of lemon juice to the cream cheese filling for a citrusy flavor.
- You can substitute the cherry pie filling with your favorite fruit preserves or fresh fruit for a different taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 macarons
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg