Description
Delicate red velvet macarons made with almond flour and cocoa, filled with a creamy mascarpone frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 100g almond flour
- 100g powdered sugar
- 10g cocoa powder
- 2 large egg whites
- 50g granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon red gel food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the frosting:
- 200g mascarpone cheese
- 50g powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a bowl, sift together almond flour, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until foamy, then gradually add granulated sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the egg white mixture along with the red food coloring and vanilla extract.
- Pipe the batter onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let rest for 30 minutes.
- Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 15-18 minutes. Let cool completely.
- For the frosting, mix mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pipe the frosting onto the flat side of one macaron shell and sandwich with another.
Notes
Ensure macarons are cooled before filling to prevent the frosting from melting. Store in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 14g
- Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Protein: 2g