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Strawberry Cheesecake Macarons

Delightful macarons with a crispy exterior and creamy strawberry cheesecake filling, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: French
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Macaron Shells
  • 125 g almond flour Make sure it's finely ground.
  • 210 g powdered sugar
  • 100 g egg whites Should be at room temperature.
  • 30 g granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract For added flavor.
  • Butter to taste for filling To taste, optional.
For the Filling
  • 70 g cream cheese Use quality cream cheese.
  • 50 g fresh strawberries, pureed Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor.
  • sugar A sprinkle, adjust to taste.

Method
 

Preparation of Shells
  1. Sift together almond flour and powdered sugar in a large bowl.
  2. Beat egg whites and granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
  3. Gently fold dry ingredients into the egg whites in three additions.
Add Color and Flavor
  1. If using, add a few drops of pink food coloring and fold in vanilla extract.
Piping the Macarons
  1. Transfer macaron batter into a piping bag fitted with a round tip.
  2. Pipe small circles onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them appropriately.
  3. Let them sit for about 30-60 minutes to form a skin.
Baking
  1. Preheat oven to 150°C (300°F).
  2. Bake macarons for 15-18 minutes until firm to the touch.
Preparing the Filling
  1. Whip cream cheese with strawberry puree and a sprinkle of sugar until smooth.
Assembly
  1. Once the macaron shells are cooled, pair them up.
  2. Pipe the cream cheese filling onto the bottom of one shell and sandwich with another.

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Avoid humidity when baking, and practice piping for nicer shapes.