Description
Celebrate Independence Day with these vibrant 4th of July macarons, a delightful treat that embodies the spirit of summer festivities. Featuring eye-catching red and blue shells, these chewy delights are filled with a creamy mascarpone frosting that strikes the perfect balance between sweet and refreshing. Ideal for barbecues, picnics, or as thoughtful gifts, they not only impress visually but also tantalize taste buds with their almond and vanilla flavor profile. When chilled, the filling takes on an ice cream-like consistency, making them a perfect dessert for sweltering summer days. Easy to customize for any occasion, these macarons will undoubtedly be the star of your dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 130 g powdered sugar
- 120 g almond flour
- 105 g egg whites (about 3)
- 100 g granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- Red and blue food gel
- 113 g heavy cream (cold)
- 113 g mascarpone cheese (cold)
Instructions
- Prepare a parchment paper template by tracing circles.
- Sift almond flour and powdered sugar together twice.
- Whip egg whites and granulated sugar over simmering water until dissolved; then whip until stiff peaks form.
- Divide meringue into two bowls; add dry ingredients and food gels to each.
- Gently fold mixtures until smooth; pipe onto baking sheets using the template.
- Let rest for 30 minutes, then bake at 300°F for 12-14 minutes.
- Allow macarons to cool before filling with mascarpone frosting.
- Chill before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron - approx. 20g
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg