Description
Indulge in the festive delight of Red White and Blue Macarons, the perfect sweet treat for your 4th of July celebrations. These elegant French pastries are filled with a luscious cream cheese frosting and tart raspberry jam, offering a delightful contrast of flavors. With their vibrant colors representing the American flag, they not only taste fantastic but also make an impressive centerpiece for any gathering. Easy to customize, you can adjust colors and flavors for various occasions, ensuring these macarons will be a hit year-round. Gather your friends and family to enjoy these beautiful desserts that are sure to elevate any 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 (fresh or frozen) (283 grams, 10 oz)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (or granulated sugar)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp cold water
- 85 grams cream cheese (softened) (6 tbsp)
- 42.5 grams unsalted butter (softened) (3 tbsp)
- 125 grams powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract (or vanilla bean paste)
- 1/4 cup white chocolate (42 grams)
- 1/4 cup sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Sift together almond flour and powdered sugar.
- Whip egg whites with egg white powder until foamy; gradually add granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Divide meringue into three bowls; color one red, one blue, and leave one white. Fold in sifted dry ingredients.
- Pipe onto parchment-lined baking sheets; let rest for 30 minutes.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until set but not browned.
- For filling, cook raspberries with maple syrup, lemon juice, cornstarch, and water until thickened; cool and mix with cream cheese frosting.
- Assemble macarons by pairing shells and adding filling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (20g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg