Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of summer with these stunning Red, White, & Blue Cherry Cheesecake Macarons. Perfect for celebrations, these vibrant French treats combine a crisp almond shell with a rich cream cheese filling and juicy cherry pieces. Each bite delivers a symphony of tastes that encapsulates joy and creativity in the kitchen. Not only are they visually appealing, but these macarons are also a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at barbecues, picnics, or any festive gathering. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this elegant dessert that celebrates the essence of summer!
Ingredients
Scale
- 120 grams egg whites (from about 4 large eggs)
- 170 grams almond meal
- 200 grams powdered sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 70 grams granulated sugar
- red gel paste food coloring
- royal blue gel paste food coloring
- 6 ounces cream cheese (softened but cool)
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened but cool)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for the filling)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 15 fresh cherries (pitted and halved)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whip aged egg whites until foamy; gradually add granulated sugar while whisking until stiff peaks form.
- Sift almond meal and powdered sugar into the meringue; gently fold to combine.
- Divide batter into three bowls, adding gel colors to two portions.
- Pipe small circles onto prepared sheets; let them rest for 30–60 minutes until they form a skin.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until firm; cool completely on trays.
- For the filling, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy; mix in powdered sugar, lemon juice, and almond extract.
- Assemble macarons by filling half with cream mixture and topping with another shell.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (20g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg