Peppermint Cream Macarons
Peppermint Cream Macarons are a delightful treat that combines a crisp exterior with a smooth, creamy filling, perfect for celebrating the holidays or simply enjoying a sweet moment. With their refreshing minty flavor and stunning appearance, these macarons are sure to impress friends and family alike. Follow this easy recipe to create these enchanting bites of happiness that will transport you straight to a winter wonderland!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 macarons 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 1 cup finely ground almond flour
- 1 ¾ cups icing sugar
- 3 large egg whites (room temperature)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure peppermint extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whip egg whites until foamy. Gradually add granulated sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
- Sift together almond flour and icing sugar in another bowl, then gently fold into the meringue until combined.
- Transfer the batter into a piping bag fitted with a round tip and pipe circles onto prepared sheets, leaving space between each shell.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until they form feet and do not stick when lightly touched. Cool completely before removing from parchment.
- While cooling, beat softened butter, then gradually add heavy cream, icing sugar, and peppermint extract until smooth.
- Match similar-sized shells, pipe filling onto half, and sandwich with the other half.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (30g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: To achieve perfect macaron feet, allow piped batter to rest until it forms a skin before baking. Customize your macarons by adding crushed peppermint candies to the filling or using different extracts for flavor variations.