Decadent Strawberry Cheesecake Macarons
Delightful macarons infused with the rich flavors of strawberry cheesecake, perfect for any gathering or indulgence.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 20 macarons 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 3 large egg whites
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup strawberry puree
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons sugar (for whipping cream)
- Fresh strawberries (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Sift the almond flour and powdered sugar together.
- Whip the egg whites and granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Fold in the almond flour mixture, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Pipe the macaron batter onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Allow the macarons to dry for about 30 minutes.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, then cool completely.
- Prepare the filling by beating the cream cheese and mixing in the strawberry puree.
- Whip the heavy cream with sugar until stiff peaks form, then fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
- Assemble the macarons by piping the filling onto half the shells.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
Notes
Keep macarons in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Best enjoyed fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg