Description
Savory Christmas Tree Cake Macarons are a delightful twist on traditional holiday treats. These charming macarons, shaped like miniature Christmas trees, blend sweet and savory flavors, making them perfect for festive gatherings. With a creamy herb-infused filling that beautifully complements the delicate almond shell, these macarons promise to be a hit at your holiday celebrations. Easy to make and visually stunning, they will surely create lasting memories around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 large egg whites (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (like rosemary or thyme, chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, sift together almond flour and powdered sugar.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whip egg whites until foamy; gradually add granulated sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the whipped egg whites until you achieve a glossy batter.
- Pipe small circles onto the prepared baking sheets and let rest for 30 minutes before baking.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until easily lifted off parchment. Cool completely.
- For the filling, blend cream cheese, softened butter, vanilla extract, and herbs until smooth. Assemble by pairing shells with filling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (20g)
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg