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Red Velvet Macarons with Mascarpone Recipe

Red Velvet Macarons with Mascarpone Recipe
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Indulge in the decadent delight of Red Velvet Macarons with Mascarpone, a luxurious twist on the classic French cookie. These delicate treats feature crimson shells filled with a luscious mascarpone cream, perfect for special occasions or as a gourmet homemade gift.

Ingredients

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For the macaron shells:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 3/4 cup almond flour (finely ground)
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 large egg whites (room temperature)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • red gel food coloring

For the mascarpone filling:

  • 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese (softened)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Sift dry ingredients: Sift powdered sugar, almond flour, and cocoa powder together. Set aside.
  2. Make meringue: Beat egg whites until foamy, gradually add sugar, beat until stiff peaks form.
  3. Add color and dry ingredients: Add vanilla and red gel food coloring to meringue. Gently fold in dry ingredients.
  4. Pipe and bake: Pipe rounds onto baking sheet, let dry, bake at 300°F for 14–16 minutes.
  5. Make filling: Beat mascarpone, butter, sugar, vanilla, and salt until creamy.
  6. Fill macarons: Pipe filling onto shells, sandwich together, chill before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure mixing bowl is grease-free for best meringue results.
  • Aging egg whites in the fridge for 24–48 hours can improve macaron texture.

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