Description
Indulge in the enchanting experience of Best Valentine’s Day Red Velvet Macarons. These exquisite French treats feature light, airy shells infused with rich cocoa and a vibrant red hue, perfectly complemented by a smooth and tangy cream cheese filling. They are the ideal dessert for romantic dinners or sweet surprises, guaranteed to impress your loved ones with their stunning appearance and delectable taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour (100g)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (120g)
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder (15g)
- 3 large egg whites (90g)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g)
- 1/2 tsp red gel food coloring
- Pinch of salt
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened (113g)
- 2 tbsp butter, softened (28g)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar for filling (120g)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk almond flour, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and salt in a bowl until well combined.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whip egg whites until foamy. Gradually add granulated sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the dry mixture into the whipped egg whites. Add red food coloring until desired shade is achieved.
- Pipe small circles onto prepared baking sheets and tap gently to release air bubbles.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until firm to touch. Cool completely before filling with cream cheese mixture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 93
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg