Heart Macarons with Vanilla Buttercream
Heart Macarons with Vanilla Buttercream are a delightful treat that adds a touch of elegance to any occasion. These charming, heart-shaped cookies feature a crisp shell encasing a rich, creamy vanilla buttercream filling. Perfect for celebrating love on Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, or simply indulging yourself, these macarons are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. With just a few key ingredients and simple steps, anyone can master this beautiful dessert.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 48 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
- 3 large egg whites (room temperature)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar (more if needed)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Sift almond flour and confectioners' sugar together in a bowl.
- In another bowl, whip egg whites until foamy; gradually add granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into egg whites until blended.
- Pipe heart shapes onto prepared baking sheets; tap gently to remove air bubbles.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until shells form a hard outer layer. Let cool completely.
- For buttercream, beat butter and heavy cream until fluffy; mix in vanilla and confectioners' sugar until desired consistency is reached.
- Assemble by spreading or piping buttercream on half of the macaron shells and sandwiching with the remaining shells.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg