Description
Delicate French macarons flavored with pistachio and rose, stacked to form festive Christmas trees, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 120g almond flour
- 200g powdered sugar
- 100g egg whites
- 50g granulated sugar
- 1 tsp rose water
- 50g finely ground pistachios
- Green food coloring
- Edible decorations for trees
Instructions
- In a bowl, sift almond flour and powdered sugar together.
- Whip egg whites until foamy, then gradually add granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Fold in the sifted dry ingredients, rose water, ground pistachios, and a few drops of green food coloring to make the batter.
- Pipe the batter into small circles on a baking sheet and let rest for 30 minutes.
- Bake at 150°C for 15 minutes, then cool completely.
- Assemble macarons into tree shapes by stacking with buttercream and add decorations.
Notes
Ensure macarons are stored in an airtight container to maintain freshness. For a stronger pistachio flavor, increase the amount of ground pistachios.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 9g
- Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Protein: 2g