Description
Indulge in the festive delight of Red, White, & Blue Cherry Cheesecake Macarons, the perfect dessert for Memorial Day and Fourth of July celebrations. These elegant French treats combine sweet almond-flavored shells with a creamy cherry cheesecake filling, embodying the vibrant colors of patriotism. Impress your guests with these stunning macarons that are not only visually appealing but also bursting with flavors of fresh cherries and rich cream cheese. With easy-to-follow instructions, you can create approximately 30 sandwich cookies to share at your next summer gathering. Add a touch of creativity by incorporating edible glitter for an extra festive flair!
Ingredients
Scale
- 120 grams egg whites
- 170 grams almond meal
- 200 grams powdered sugar
- 6 ounces cream cheese
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 15 fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- red gel paste food coloring
- royal blue gel paste food coloring
- violet gel paste food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer, whip egg whites until frothy; add cream of tartar and gradually mix in granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Sift together almond meal and powdered sugar; fold into whipped egg whites gently.
- Add food coloring to achieve desired hues; pipe small circles onto prepared sheets and let rest for 30 minutes.
- Bake for about 10 minutes until macarons have risen and formed feet.
- For the filling, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; mix in powdered sugar, lemon juice, almond extract, and salt.
- Assemble by pairing macaron shells and adding filling between them.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg