Red Velvet French Macarons
A show-stopping macarons recipe that wows with cream cheese filling.
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.
- Use a food processor to pulse the powdered sugar, almond flour, and cocoa powder until combined and smooth. Sift into a large bowl and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, beat egg whites on low until foamy, then gradually add granulated sugar. Add red food coloring and beat until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the meringue into the dry ingredients gently using a silicone spatula until fully combined and smooth.
- Transfer the mixture to a piping bag with a piping tip and pipe 1-inch disks onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Tap the baking sheet on the counter to release air bubbles. Use a toothpick to pop any remaining bubbles.
- Let macarons rest for at least 1 hour until a skin forms on the surface.
- Bake in the oven for 15 minutes, rotating the pan every 5 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet.
- For the filling, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Add vanilla and half of the powdered sugar, beating until smooth. Add remaining powdered sugar and beat until fluffy.
- Place filling in a piping bag, pipe onto one macaron shell, and top with another shell.
Notes
- Macarons should not stick to your finger when ready to bake.
- Rotate the pan to ensure even baking.
- Rotate the pan to ensure even baking.