Description
Lemon Macarons are a delightful treat that perfectly balance sweetness and tartness, making them an elegant addition to any occasion. With their delicate almond meringue shell and creamy lemon filling, these macarons not only dazzle the taste buds but also brighten up your dessert table. Perfect for spring gatherings, summer picnics, or as a charming gift, these macarons will surely impress your friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 large egg whites (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 oz cream cheese (full-fat)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Sift almond flour and powdered sugar together in a bowl.
- In a clean bowl, whip egg whites until foamy; gradually add granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into egg whites until the batter flows smoothly.
- Pipe small circles onto prepared sheets, leaving space between each macaron.
- Let sit for 30 minutes until they form a skin. Bake for 15-18 minutes, rotating halfway through.
- Once cooled, fill with lemon cream cheese filling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg