Savory Christmas Tree Cake Macarons
Savory Christmas Tree Cake Macarons are a delightful twist on the classic French treat, perfect for festive gatherings. These charming macarons feature crisp shells shaped like Christmas trees, filled with a rich cream cheese and herb filling that delights the palate. With their unique savory flavor profile, they are sure to impress your guests and add a touch of holiday magic to any dessert table.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 48 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 macarons 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 large egg whites
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tsp dried herbs (rosemary, thyme, or chives)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Sift together almond flour and powdered sugar in a bowl. In another bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add granulated sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold in the dry ingredients gently.
- Transfer batter to a piping bag and pipe small tree shapes onto prepared baking sheets. Let sit for 30 minutes to form a skin.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until they lift easily off the parchment paper.
- Mix cream cheese with herbs until smooth; adjust seasoning if needed.
- Pair similar-sized macaron shells and fill them with the cream cheese mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg