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Delicious strawberry cheesecake macarons on a decorative plate

Strawberry Cheesecake Macarons

Delicate cookies featuring vibrant pink hues and a creamy strawberry filling, perfect for any special occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 macarons
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: French
Calories: 110
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Macaron Shells
  • 1 cup Almond Flour Swap for ground hazelnuts for a twist.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Use coconut sugar for a less refined alternative.
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar Consider a sugar substitute.
  • 4 large Egg Whites Age at room temperature for 24 hours.
  • 1 teaspoon Pink Gel Food Color Natural beet powder is a great alternative.
Filling
  • 2 cups Frozen Strawberries Fresh strawberries can work beautifully.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Vegan cream cheese is a dairy-free substitute.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Consider monk fruit sweetener for a lighter version.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract can provide a unique twist.
  • 0.5 cup White Chocolate Use dairy-free chocolate for a vegan option.
  • 0.5 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs Crushed digestive biscuits or gluten-free options are good alternatives.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, mix almond flour and powdered sugar together. Sift to remove lumps.
  3. In another bowl, whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add granulated sugar, whisking until stiff peaks form.
  4. Add pink gel food color to the meringue and gently mix.
  5. Carefully fold the dry ingredients into the meringue until just combined.
  6. Transfer the mixture into a piping bag and pipe small circles onto the prepared baking sheets.
  7. Let the piped macarons sit for 30 minutes to create a skin.
Baking
  1. Bake for 15-20 minutes, allowing them to cool completely afterward.
Filling Preparation
  1. Blend frozen strawberries until smooth. Mix with cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and melted white chocolate.
  2. Pair two macaron shells together with the filling and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.

Notes

Enhance flavor by adding lemon zest to the strawberry filling. Customize colors with different food colorings. Serve with whipped cream for a decadent touch.