Mini Heart Macarons with Strawberry Buttercream
Indulge in a decadent treat with these adorable Mini Heart Macarons! Perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion, these bite-sized treats are sure to impress your loved ones.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 large egg whites
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pink food coloring
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup strawberry puree
Instructions:
- 1. Preheat your oven to 300°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2. In a food processor, pulse almond flour and powdered sugar until fine.
- 3. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until foamy, then slowly add granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- 4. Gently fold in almond flour mixture and vanilla extract until smooth.
- 5. Transfer batter into a piping bag and pipe heart shapes onto the prepared baking sheet.
- 6. Let the macarons sit for 30 minutes, then bake for 12-15 minutes until set.
- 7. For the buttercream, beat butter until creamy, then add powdered sugar and strawberry puree until fluffy.
- 8. Assemble the macarons by piping the buttercream onto one heart and sandwiching with another.
Nutrition Information:
- Serving size: 1 Mini Heart Macaron
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Protein: 2g
Get ready to impress with these Mini Heart Macarons! Your friends and family will be begging for more. Enjoy! ❤️🍓 #HeartMacarons #StrawberryButtercream #DessertGoals