Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of summer with these Orange Creamsicle Macarons. These vibrant orange cookies feature a light and airy shell with a rich, creamy vanilla cream cheese filling that will transport you back to your favorite childhood treats. Perfect for any occasion—be it a birthday celebration, brunch, or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth—these macarons are sure to impress family and friends alike. With their stunning presentation and refreshing taste, they make an irresistible dessert that is both fun to make and enjoyable to eat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 100g egg whites (room temperature)
- 110g almond flour (sifted)
- 200g powdered sugar (sifted)
- 57g unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 113g cream cheese (room temperature)
- Zest of one orange (or 1/2 tsp orange extract)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 150°C (300°F) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whip egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form; gradually add granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Sift together almond flour and powdered sugar; fold gently into the egg mixture.
- Pipe circles on prepared sheets and let rest for 30-60 minutes to form a skin.
- Bake for 15 minutes until set; cool completely before filling.
- Beat butter and cream cheese together, then add powdered sugar and orange zest; mix until creamy.
- Sandwich filling between two macaron shells.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (25g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg