Description
Red velvet macarons with cream cheese frosting deliver a luxurious French-inspired dessert that melts hearts with its elegant crimson shells and silky filling. Delicate macaron technique meets Southern charm, creating an irresistible sweet treat you’ll savor with pure culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 100 grams (3.5 ounces) almond flour
- 75 grams (2.6 ounces) egg whites (room temperature)
- 100 grams (3.5 ounces) powdered sugar
- 75 grams (2.6 ounces) granulated sugar
Flavor and Coloring Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- Red gel food coloring
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
Frosting Ingredients:
- 100 grams (3.5 ounces) cream cheese (softened)
- 50 grams (1.8 ounces) unsalted butter (softened)
- 150 grams (5.3 ounces) powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Meticulously sift almond flour, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder through a fine-mesh strainer to eliminate any lumps and ensure a smooth macaron texture.
- Whip egg whites with cream of tartar until they become frothy, then gradually introduce granulated sugar, continuing to beat until the mixture develops glossy, stiff peaks that hold their shape distinctly.
- Gently introduce vibrant red food coloring, folding it carefully to create an even, rich crimson hue throughout the meringue mixture.
- Delicately fold the sifted dry ingredients into the meringue using precise, circular motions to maintain the airiness of the mixture, stopping when the batter flows like molten lava.
- Transfer the macaron batter to a piping bag fitted with a round tip, and pipe uniform circles onto parchment-lined baking sheets, maintaining consistent size and spacing.
- Allow the piped macarons to rest at room temperature, developing a slight skin that will create the signature macaron “feet” during baking.
- Preheat the oven and bake the macarons at a precise temperature, rotating the tray midway to ensure even coloration and crisp exterior.
- For the cream cheese frosting, cream together softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and fully integrated, then gradually incorporate powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- Once the macaron shells have completely cooled, match them by size and carefully pipe the cream cheese frosting on one shell.
- Gently sandwich the matched shells together, creating a delicate, elegant red velvet macaron with a creamy, tangy filling.
Notes
- Rest macarons at room temperature before baking to develop a smooth, glossy skin that prevents cracking.
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant red color without disrupting macaron batter consistency.
- Gently tap baking sheet after piping to release air bubbles and create perfect smooth macaron shells.
- Ensure all utensils are completely grease-free to help egg whites whip properly and maintain stable meringue structure.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg