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Strawberry Shortcake Macarons

Irresistible Strawberry Shortcake Macarons for Summer Joy

Indulge in Strawberry Shortcake Macarons, a delightful twist on a classic dessert perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Resting Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 47 minutes
Servings: 12 macarons
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Macaron Shells
  • 2 cups Almond Flour
  • 2 cups Confectioners Sugar No substitutions recommended
  • 4 oz. Egg Whites Approximately 3 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Necessary for stability
  • 1/2 tsp. Vanilla Extract Can substitute with almond extract
For the Buttercream Filling
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Room temperature; margarine can be used
  • 2 cups Confectioners Sugar Essential for texture
  • 3-4 tsp. Whole Milk Plant-based milk can be substituted
  • 1/2 cup Strawberries Finely chopped; can substitute with raspberries

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Piping bag
  • Round piping tip
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Sift together almond flour and confectioners sugar in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Whip the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add granulated sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
  3. Gently fold the sifted almond flour mixture into the whipped meringue using a spatula.
  4. Transfer the macaron batter to a piping bag and pipe uniform circles on a lined baking sheet.
  5. Let the piped macarons rest at room temperature for 1-2 hours until a skin forms.
  6. Bake the macarons in the preheated oven for 15-17 minutes until the tops are smooth.
  7. While cooling, prepare buttercream by beating butter with vanilla until creamy, then add sugar and milk.
  8. Assemble the macarons by piping buttercream on one shell, adding strawberries, and topping with another shell.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure egg whites are free from yolk for proper meringue consistency. Use a kitchen scale for accurate measurements.

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