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Strawberry Cheesecake Macarons

Strawberry Cheesecake Macarons – A Sweet Treat to Savor

Delight in the elegant fusion of Strawberry Cheesecake Macarons, combining the lightness of macarons with the creamy indulgence of cheesecake.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 12 macarons
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Macaron Shells
  • 1 cup Almond Flour Can substitute with hazelnut or sunflower seed flour.
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Essential for macaron texture.
  • 3 large Egg Whites Use room temperature for best volume.
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar Stabilizes meringue.
  • 0.25 teaspoon Cream of Tartar Optional alternative stabilizer.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure for best flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Strawberry Extract Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Pink Food Coloring Gel type is preferable.
For the Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Rich and creamy base.
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Softened.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Blend gradually for sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Strawberry Extract Enhances filling flavor.
  • 0.5 cup Freeze-Dried Strawberries Optional garnish.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • piping bag
  • Baking Sheets
  • Mixer
  • Spatula
  • Sifter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 150°C (300°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Sift together almond flour and powdered sugar in a medium bowl and set aside.
  3. Whip egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy, then gradually add granulated sugar and whip until stiff peaks form.
  4. Gently mix in vanilla extract, strawberry extract, and pink food coloring into the meringue.
  5. Fold the sifted almond flour and powdered sugar mixture into the meringue until it flows like thick lava.
  6. Pipe small circles of batter onto prepared sheets and let them rest until a skin forms, about 30-60 minutes.
  7. Bake macarons for 15-20 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through, and cool completely on sheets.
  8. Beat together cream cheese and butter, then mix in powdered sugar and strawberry extract for the filling.
  9. Assemble macarons by piping filling onto one shell and sandwiching with another, garnishing with crushed freeze-dried strawberries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store macarons in an airtight container with parchment paper for freshness. Can freeze for up to 3 months and thaw overnight in the fridge.

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