Cherry Macarons

Ingredients - Serves 24

• Cherry jam - 1/4 cup
• Unsalted butter - 1/2 cup
• Cherry extract - 1/2 teaspoon
• Red gel food coloring - 1/4 teaspoon
• Granulated sugar - 1/4 cup
• Egg whites - 3 large
• Powdered sugar - 1 3/4 cups
• Almond flour - 1 cup

Let's Get Started

1. Preheat the oven to 300°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a food processor, combine the almond flour and powdered sugar and process until fine.
3. In a large bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add the granulated sugar, food coloring, and cherry extract, and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
4. Fold the almond flour mixture into the egg whites until the batter is smooth and shiny.
5. Transfer the batter to a piping bag fitted with a round tip and pipe small circles onto the prepared baking sheets.
6. Let the macarons sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to form a skin.
7. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the macarons are set.
8. Let the macarons cool completely on the baking sheets.
9. In a small bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Add the cherry jam and beat until smooth.
10. Transfer the cherry buttercream to a piping bag fitted with a round tip and pipe a small amount onto half of the macarons. Top with the remaining macarons to form sandwiches.

Dietary Info

• Dish Type: Dessert
• Prep Time: 60 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Calories: 120
• Fat: 5g
• Carbs: 15g
• Protein: 2g
• Sodium: 20mg
• Sugar: 10g