Description
Indulge in the festive spirit of the 4th of July with our delightful Red White and Blue Macarons. These charming treats not only showcase vibrant colors but also offer a delicious blend of sweet cream cheese frosting and tart raspberry jam, making them a standout addition to your holiday dessert table. With their elegant appearance and versatile flavor, these macarons are perfect for parties, picnics, or casual gatherings with family and friends. Plus, they’re easy to make—so you can impress your guests without any hassle. Dive into this fun recipe that’s sure to be a hit at your next celebration!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 grams egg white powder
- 100 grams white granulated sugar
- 100 grams egg whites
- 105 grams almond flour
- 105 grams powdered sugar
- A few drops of red gel food coloring
- A few drops of blue gel food coloring
- A few drops of white powder food coloring
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp cold water
- 85 grams cream cheese
- 42.5 grams unsalted butter
- 125 grams powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup white chocolate
- 1/4 cup sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Sift almond flour and powdered sugar together in one bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whip egg whites until foamy; gradually add granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Fold in sifted dry ingredients gently until combined.
- Divide batter into three bowls; color one red, one blue, and leave one plain.
- Pipe small circles onto parchment-lined baking sheets, leaving space between them.
- Let macarons rest for 30 minutes before baking until they form a skin.
- Prepare filling by cooking raspberries with maple syrup, then mix cream cheese and butter with powdered sugar.
- Assemble by pairing macaron shells and filling them.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (25g)
- Calories: 98
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 16mg