Strawberry Cheesecake Macarons
Delightful treats that combine creamy cheesecake with fruity strawberries, all nestled in colorful macaron shells perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Macaron Shells
- 1 cup Almond Flour
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar Plus additional for dusting
- 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar
- 4 large Egg Whites
- 1 teaspoon Pink Gel Food Color
Filling
- 2 cups Frozen Strawberries Can use fresh strawberries
- 8 oz Cream Cheese Room temperature
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 0.5 cup White Chocolate Melted
- 0.5 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix almond flour and powdered sugar. Sift to combine.
- In another bowl, whip egg whites until frothy. Gradually add granulated sugar until glossy peaks form.
- Fold in the almond mixture gently, adding pink food color as you go.
Baking
- Pipe small circles onto prepared sheets. Tap softly to release air bubbles.
- Let them rest for 30 minutes. Bake for 15 minutes, then cool.
Filling Preparation
- For filling, blend strawberries, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Melt white chocolate and mix with graham cracker crumbs.
Assembly
- Spread strawberry mixture on one macaron shell, top with another, and allow to chill.
Notes
Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with melted chocolate for a fancy touch. Pair with sweet iced tea or coffee.