Red Velvet French Macarons
A show-stopping macarons recipe, you will wow everyone with these Red Velvet French Macarons.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1⅔ cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 3 large egg whites
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1-2 drops red food gel coloring
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ stick unsalted butter softened
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla bean paste
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F.
- Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
- Pulse powdered sugar, almond flour, and cocoa powder in a food processor until combined. Sift into a bowl.
- Beat egg whites on low until foamy. Gradually add granulated sugar and red food coloring. Beat until stiff peaks form.
- Fold meringue into dry ingredients with a spatula until no streaks remain.
- Transfer to a piping bag. Pipe 1-inch disks onto the baking sheet.
- Tap the baking sheet to release air bubbles. Let rest for 1 hour.
- Bake on the center rack for 15 minutes, rotating every 5 minutes.
- Cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Add vanilla and half the powdered sugar. Beat until smooth.
- Add remaining powdered sugar. Beat 5-6 minutes until fluffy.
- Pipe filling onto one cookie, top with another.
Notes
- Ensure dry ingredients are lump-free for smooth macarons.
- Let macarons rest to form a skin before baking.
- Let macarons rest to form a skin before baking.