Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of these Key Lime Macarons, with a zesty lime-infused filling sandwiched between delicate almond shells for a perfect balance of sweet and tangy.
Ingredients
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For the Macaron Shells:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup almond flour
- 2 large egg whites, room temperature
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- a few drops green food coloring (optional)
For the Filling:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons key lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
Instructions
- Prepare the Macaron Shells: Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Pulse powdered sugar and almond flour, sift into a bowl. Beat egg whites with cream of tartar and sugar until stiff peaks. Fold in vanilla, lime zest, and food coloring. Pipe batter onto sheets and let dry.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and bake for 14–16 minutes. Cool completely.
- Make the Filling: Beat butter until fluffy. Add powdered sugar, lime juice, and zest; beat until smooth.
- Assemble: Pipe filling onto shells, then sandwich with remaining shells. Refrigerate before serving.
Notes
- For extra tang, add more lime zest to the filling.
- Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes (includes resting time)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
