Strawberry Cheesecake Macarons
These delicate French treats feature a light, crisp shell with a luscious, tangy cheesecake filling infused with fresh strawberries. Whether you're hosting a special event or just indulging in a sweet moment, these macarons offer an elegant and irresistible way to enjoy the classic flavors of cheesecake and strawberries in every bite.
Ingredients
For the macarons:
- 1 egg white
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- ⅛ tsp cream of tartar
- ⅓ cup+ 2 tbsp almond flour
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 drops red food coloring
For the frosting:
- ¼ cup salted butter softened
- ¼ cup cream cheese
- 1 ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
For the filling:
- 12 pieces strawberries
For the rim:
- ¼ cup crushed graham crackers
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
- In a bowl, sift together the ⅓ cup+ 2 tbsp almond flour and ⅓ cup powdered sugar.⅓ cup+ 2 tbsp almond flour, ⅓ cup powdered sugar
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the 1 egg white and the ⅛ tsp cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add the 2 tbsp granulated sugar until fully incorporated. Add the 1 tsp vanilla extract and 4 drops red food coloringand continue to beat until stiff peaks form.1 egg white, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, ⅛ tsp cream of tartar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 4 drops red food coloring
- Add a third of the flour mixture at a time to the beaten egg whites and use a spatula to gently fold until combined.
- Fill a piping bag fit with a 1 inch circle tip with the batter.
- On a parchment paper lined baking sheet, pipe equal sized circles that are 2 inches in diameter, 1 inch apart. Bang the sheet on the counter a couple of times to remove any air bubbles.
- Let the piped macarons sit for 45 minutes at room temperature until you can lightly touch the top of them without any batter sticking to your finger.
- Bake the macarons for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool for 15 minutes before removing from the pan. Cool on a cooling rack for an additional 20 minutes.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the ¼ cup salted butter and ¼ cup cream cheese until creamy. Add the 1 ½ cup powdered sugar and ½ tsp vanilla extract. Mix on medium-low speed until the ingredients are thoroughly combined and a fluffy frosting forms.¼ cup salted butter, ¼ cup cream cheese, 1 ½ cup powdered sugar, ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Fill a piping bag fit with a ½ inch circle tip with the frosting.
- Pipe a ring of frosting onto one macaron half and place a piece of 12 pieces strawberries into the center. Place another macaron half on top.12 pieces strawberries
- Place the ¼ cup crushed graham crackers in a bowl. Roll the rim of the sandwiched macarons in the crumbs.¼ cup crushed graham crackers