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Foolproof Christmas Tree Macarons

Christmas Tree Macarons with Pandan Buttercream Filling

Delicate macarons shaped like Christmas trees, filled with a creamy pandan buttercream, perfect for holiday celebrations.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 3 minutes
  • Yield: 24 macarons 1x

Ingredients

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  • For the macaron shells:
  • 100g almond flour
  • 100g powdered sugar
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 50g granulated sugar
  • Green food coloring
  • For the pandan buttercream:
  • 100g unsalted butter, softened
  • 200g powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp pandan extract
  • 1 tbsp milk

Instructions

  1. Prepare the macaron shells: Sift almond flour and powdered sugar together.
  2. Whip egg whites until foamy, then gradually add granulated sugar to form stiff peaks.
  3. Fold in the dry ingredients and green food coloring until the batter flows like lava.
  4. Pipe the batter into Christmas tree shapes on a baking sheet.
  5. Let the piped shells rest for 30 minutes until a skin forms.
  6. Bake at 150°C for 15-18 minutes.
  7. Prepare the buttercream: Beat butter until creamy, then add powdered sugar and pandan extract.
  8. Add milk to achieve desired consistency and mix until smooth.
  9. Assemble: Once shells are cooled, pipe buttercream onto one shell and sandwich with another.

Notes

Ensure the macaron shells are dried properly to avoid cracking. Store in an airtight container.

  • Author: Chef Sally
  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Method: Dessert
  • Cuisine: French-Asian Fusion

Nutrition

  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Fat: 6g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Protein: 2g