Valentine’s Red Velvet Macarons
Valentine’s Red Velvet Macarons are the ultimate sweet treat for your loved ones this Valentine’s Day. These elegant French pastries feature vibrant red shells with a soft, chewy texture, filled with a creamy buttercream that melts in your mouth. Easy to make yet visually stunning, these delightful delights will impress anyone and add a touch of sophistication to your celebration. Follow this straightforward recipe to create a batch of macarons that are sure to capture hearts!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour (100g)
- 1 ¾ cups confectioners' sugar (210g)
- 3 large egg whites (90g)
- ¼ tsp cream of tartar
- ½ cup granulated sugar (100g)
- 2 tsp red gel food coloring
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (113g)
- 1 cup powdered sugar for filling (120g)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, sift together the almond flour and confectioners' sugar.
- In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar and gradually add granulated sugar until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in red food coloring.
- Carefully fold the dry ingredients into the whipped egg whites until you reach a 'lava' consistency.
- Pipe small circles onto prepared baking sheets, ensuring space between each.
- Let sit for 30 minutes to develop a skin, then bake for 15-20 minutes until easily lifted from parchment.
- Cool completely before filling with whipped butter and powdered sugar mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (20g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 12mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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