Watermelon Macarons

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 10
Delicious Watermelon Macarons recipe for Summer desserts
in Dessert

Prep

45 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

1 hour

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup powdered sugar
3/4 cup almond flour
2 egg whites
1/4 cup sugar
1 -5 drop red food coloring
1 -5 drop green food coloring
3 tablespoons poppy seeds
1 cup butter
2 tablespoons heavy cream
3 cups powdered sugar
1 pinch salt
3 drops of watermelon flavoring , or more

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
20
Calories
120
Sugar
13g
Fat
7g
Watermelon Macarons are a light, unique, and refreshing take on the classic macaron dessert. These delicate, bite-sized treats feature a watermelon twist from the buttercream and poppy seeds that are deliciously reminiscent of summertime. Their colorful appearance makes them especially fun to serve at parties or gatherings. These macarons require a bit of practice to make, but the effort is worth it for their delicious taste and visual appeal.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 300°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2.In a food processor, blend powdered sugar and almond flour until smooth and fine.
3.In a mixing bowl beat egg whites and sugar until stiff peaks form.
4.Add red and green food coloring to the egg whites and mix together.
5.Pour the almond flour and sugar mixture into the egg whites and stir until smooth.
6.Add poppy seeds and fold them gently into the mixture.
7.Fill a piping bag with the batter and pipe them onto the baking sheet.
8.Let the macarons dry for 20-30 minutes.
9.Bake the macarons for 12-15 minutes until golden.
10.Remove them from the oven and let them cool. Spread the watermelon buttercream on a macaron shell and top with another shell.
11.Chill the macarons in the refrigerator for an hour before serving.

PROS

These macarons are a tasty, unique dessert perfect for summer.

They are light and refreshing, with a fun watermelon twist from the flavor and poppy seeds.

They are also visually appealing and make for a great party treat.

CONS

Macarons require a bit of skill and precision to create, so they might not come out perfectly the first time.

They can also be fragile and easily damaged if not handled carefully, so they require a delicate touch.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Macarons are not particularly healthy, but they can be enjoyed as an occasional treat.
The almonds in this recipe provide healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, protein, and fiber.

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