Description
Indulge in the enchanting flavors of our Mother’s Day Raspberry Rose Macarons. These delicate cookies boast crisp exteriors and soft, chewy interiors, harmonizing the tartness of fresh raspberries with the floral sweetness of rose water. Perfect for celebrating special moments, these visually stunning treats will surprise and delight anyone lucky enough to enjoy them. Whether it’s Mother’s Day or just a sweet afternoon treat, these macarons are sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour (finely ground)
- 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 large egg whites (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup raspberry puree (strained)
- 1 tsp rose water
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whip egg whites and gradually add granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Sift almond flour and powdered sugar together twice to eliminate lumps.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into meringue until smooth.
- Incorporate raspberry puree and rose water; mix gently.
- Pipe onto prepared sheets, tapping lightly to remove air bubbles.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until firm with feet formed.
- While cooling, beat butter and cream cheese; mix in raspberry puree and rose water for filling.
- Once cooled, assemble macarons with filling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (15g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg