19+ Christmas French Macaron Recipe Experience Flavor Like Never Before!

Ingredients:

Meringue:

• 1 cup (100g) almond flour
• 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
• 2 large egg whites, room temperature
• 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
• 1/4 tsp peppermint extract
• Red and Green food coloring

Filling:

• 8 oz (226g) cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp peppermint extract
• Crushed candy canes for decoration

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a food processor, pulse the almond flour and powdered sugar until well combined and fine in texture. Sift the mixture into a large bowl and set aside.

3. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy. Add in the cream of tartar and continue to beat until soft peaks form.

4. Slowly add in the granulated sugar, one tablespoon at a time, while continuing to beat the egg whites. Beat until stiff peaks form.

5. Gently fold the egg whites into the almond flour mixture, being careful not to overmix.

6. Add in a few drops of peppermint extract and mix until well combined.

7. Divide the mixture into two bowls and add red food coloring to one and green food coloring to the other. Mix until the desired color is achieved.

8. Transfer each colored mixture into a piping bag fitted with a round tip.

9. Pipe small circles onto the prepared baking sheet, about 1 inch apart. Tap the baking sheet on the counter to release any air bubbles.

10. Let the macarons sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes, until a skin forms on top.

11. Bake the macarons for 12-15 minutes, until they have risen and formed feet. Let them cool completely on the baking sheet before removing.

12. While the macarons are cooling, make the filling by beating together the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until smooth and creamy.

13. Once the macarons are cooled, match up each shell with one of the same size and pipe a small amount of filling onto one macaron. Sandwich it with the other and gently press together.

14. Roll the edges of the macarons in crushed candy canes for a festive touch.

15. Refrigerate the macarons for at least an hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

With their crisp and chewy texture and refreshing peppermint filling, these Christmas French macarons are the perfect treat to enjoy with your loved ones during the holiday season. They also make for a beautiful and delicious gift when packaged in a festive box or tin. So why not add a touch of elegance to your Christmas celebrations with these homemade French macarons? We guarantee they will be a hit at any holiday gathering.