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Red Velvet Macarons

Red Velvet Macarons

Rich, velvety, and filled with creamy goodness, these red velvet macarons taste like pure luxury in every bite. Make a batch and impress everyone with bakery style magic.
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Ingredients
  

1 cup (100 g) almond flour

1 cup (100 g) powdered sugar

1 tsp (2 g) cocoa powder

70 g egg whites (about 2 large)

1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar

1/8 tsp red gel food coloring

4 oz (113 g) cream cheese

2 tbsp (28 g) unsalted butter

1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Sift almond flour, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder together.
    Whip egg whites until foamy, then slowly add granulated sugar and beat to stiff peaks.
    Add red gel food coloring and mix lightly.
    Fold in dry ingredients using macaronage technique until batter flows in thick ribbons.
    Pipe circles onto lined trays and tap to release air bubbles.
    Rest shells for 30–45 minutes until dry to the touch.
    Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 12–14 minutes. Cool completely.
    Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla.
    Pipe filling onto half the shells and sandwich with remaining shells.
    Refrigerate 24 hours before serving.