Description
Key Lime Macarons are a delightful fusion of sweet and tangy flavors, perfect for any occasion. These delicate confections feature a crisp outer shell that yields to a creamy filling infused with fresh key lime juice and zest. Ideal for brunches, celebrations, or simply treating yourself, these macarons will surely impress your guests and elevate your dessert table. With their vibrant color and refreshing taste, you’ll find it hard to resist going back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 ¾ cups powdered sugar
- 3 large egg whites (room temperature)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- Zest of 2 organic limes
- ¼ cup fresh key lime juice
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Sift together almond flour and powdered sugar twice in a large bowl.
- In a clean bowl, beat egg whites until frothy; gradually add granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in lime zest and optional green food coloring.
- Transfer the batter to a piping bag and pipe small circles onto baking sheets.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until dry to touch; cool completely before removing from parchment.
- For the filling, beat softened butter and cream cheese until fluffy; mix in key lime juice and zest.
- Pair similar-sized shells, pipe filling on one, and top with another shell.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (20g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg