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Christmas Tree Cake Macarons

Delight in the festive charm of Christmas Tree Cake Macarons, featuring buttery almond shells and luscious creamy filling, perfect for holiday celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: French, Holiday
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Macaron Shells
  • 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar Sifted
  • 1 cup almond flour Finely ground, blanched
  • 3 large egg whites Room temperature
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • Green gel food coloring For coloring
Filling
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Softened
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup finely crumbled snack cakes Christmas Tree Cakes or similar
  • 1 pinch salt For filling
Decoration
  • White chocolate drizzle For decoration
  • Red and green sprinkles For decoration
  • Edible gold stars Optional, for decoration

Method
 

Prepare the Macaron Batter
  1. Sift together the powdered sugar and almond flour twice.
  2. Beat the egg whites until foamy then add cream of tartar and granulated sugar gradually until stiff peaks form.
  3. Mix in green food coloring until combined.
  4. Gently fold in the almond flour blend until smooth.
Pipe the Macarons
  1. Transfer the batter into a piping bag and pipe tree shapes or circles onto a lined baking sheet.
  2. Tap the trays to release air bubbles and let rest for 30 to 60 minutes until skin forms.
Bake the Shells
  1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. Bake for 14 to 16 minutes, rotating halfway.
  3. Let cool completely before removing from mats.
Make the Filling
  1. Beat softened butter until fluffy.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, heavy cream, and salt, mixing until combined.
  3. Fold in crumbled snack cakes gently and transfer to a piping bag.
Assemble the Macarons
  1. Pair macaron shells of similar size together.
  2. Pipe filling onto one shell and top with another shell.
Decorate
  1. Drizzle with white chocolate and add sprinkles and gold stars as desired.
Mature for Best Flavor
  1. Place assembled macarons in an airtight container and refrigerate for 24 hours.

Notes

For best results, use a kitchen scale for precise measurements. Be patient during resting and baking phases. Experiment with colors and flavors for different occasions!