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Christmas Tree Macarons with Raspberry Pistachio Cream Filling

Delicate green macaron shells shaped like Christmas trees, filled with a luscious raspberry and pistachio cream for a festive holiday treat.

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

Ingredients

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  • 100g almond flour
  • 200g powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp green food coloring
  • 100g egg whites
  • 50g granulated sugar
  • For the filling: 100g raspberry jam
  • 50g pistachio paste
  • 100g unsalted butter, softened

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, sift together almond flour and powdered sugar.
  2. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until foamy, then gradually add granulated sugar and green food coloring until stiff peaks form.
  3. Fold the dry ingredients into the egg white mixture until combined.
  4. Pipe the batter into Christmas tree shapes on a baking sheet.
  5. Let the piped macarons rest for 30 minutes to form a skin.
  6. Bake at 150°C for 15 minutes, then cool completely.
  7. For the filling, whip butter with pistachio paste and raspberry jam until smooth.
  8. Sandwich the macaron shells with the filling.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Ensure the macarons are fully cooled to prevent the filling from melting.

  • Author: Chef Sally
  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Method: Dessert
  • Cuisine: French

Nutrition

  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Fat: 6g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Protein: 2g