Kiwi Macarons
Kiwi Macarons are a delightful twist on the classic French treat, featuring a vibrant green hue and a refreshing sweet-tart kiwi flavor. Each macaron boasts a light, crispy shell encasing a creamy, tangy filling that transports you straight to sunny days. These stunning confections are perfect for impressing guests at gatherings or simply indulging in an afternoon snack. Surprisingly easy to make, this recipe invites bakers of all skill levels to create a tropical masterpiece that will brighten any dessert table.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 48 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 1 1/4 cups almond flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 large egg whites (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup kiwifruit puree
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Sift almond flour and powdered sugar together in a bowl until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk egg whites until foamy; gradually add granulated sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the whipped egg whites; add 1 tablespoon of kiwifruit puree.
- Pipe small rounds onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each macaron.
- Allow piped macarons to rest for about 30 minutes until they form a dry skin.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until they lift easily from parchment; cool completely before filling with kiwi buttercream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 9mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg