Recipes

Bakery-Style Vanilla Macarons With Strawberry Cheesecake Filling

Ingredients  Large Vanilla Macaron Shells1 1/2 cups (150g) finely ground almond flour2 cups (226g) powdered sugar1/2 teaspoon (2g) fine sea salt4 large (140g) egg whites1/2 cup (99g) granulated sugar1/2 teaspoon (2g) vanilla extract Strawberry Cheesecake Filling8 ounces (226g) cream cheese, at room temperature1 1/4 cups (142g) powdered sugar3/4 cup (176g) heavy cream1 tablespoon (15g) freshly squeezed lemon juice1 teaspoon (5g) vanilla extract1 pinch fine sea salt1/2 cup ½ cup (180g) strawberry jelly or jam [1 tablespoon (15g) per cookie] Directions Line two baking sheets with parchment paper (use your flattest ones).…

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Sprinkle Macaron “Cake”

Ingredients  Macaron Shells2 1/2 cups (250g) finely ground almond flour3 1/3 cups (376g) powdered sugar1 teaspoon (4g) fine sea salt6 large (213g) egg whites1 cup (198g) granulated sugar1 1/2 teaspoons (6g) vanilla extract Cake Batter Frosting1 1/4 cups (10 oz / 285g) unsalted butter, at room temperature4 cups (454g) powdered sugar8 ounces (226g) mascarpone cheese, at room temperature1/3 cup (78g) heavy cream2 teaspoons (10g) vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon (2g) fine sea salt3/4 cup (150g) confetti style sprinkles, plus more for finishing Directions Line two baking sheets with parchment paper (use your flattest ones). Use…

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Neapolitan Macaron Towers

Ingredients Chocolate Macaron Shells1 1/2 cups (142g) finely ground almond flour1 3/4 cups (198g) powdered sugar1/4 cup (21g) cocoa powder (preferably dark or black cocoa powder)4 large (140g) egg whites1/2 cup (99g) granulated sugar1/2 teaspoon (2g) vanilla extract Vanilla Buttercream & Strawberry Buttercream3 large (106g) egg whites1/4 teaspoon (<1 g) cream of tartar1 cup (198g) granulated sugar1/3 cup (75g) water8 ounces (226g) unsalted butter, at room temperature3/4 teaspoon (5g) vanilla bean paste1 1/2 teaspoons (7g) vanilla extract1 ounce (28g) freeze-dried strawberries1/4 cup (28g) powdered sugar1/4 cup (58g) heavy cream

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Peachy Macarons

Ingredients  Peach Macaron Shells1 1/2 cups (150g) finely ground almond flour2 cups (226g) powdered sugar1/2 teaspoon (2g) fine sea salt4 large (140g) egg whites1/2 cup (99g) granulated sugar1/2 teaspoon (2g) vanilla extract1 drop peach gel food coloring1 pinch red or copper luster dust, for finishing (optional) Filling1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, at room temperature4 ounces (113g) cream cheese, at room temperature4 cups (454g) powdered sugar1 tablespoon (15g) freshly squeezed lemon juice1 teaspoon (5g) vanilla extract1 pinch fine sea salt3/4 cup (255g) peach jelly or jam [1 heaping tablespoon per cookie]Small mint or…

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