Description
Dive into a whimsical world with these Mermaid Birthday Party Clam Shell Macarons! Perfectly shaped like clam shells, these delightful treats boast a light, airy texture and a rich, creamy filling that will enchant guests of all ages. With vibrant colors and a touch of ocean magic, they are the show-stopping dessert for any mermaid-themed celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 ? cups icing sugar
- 3 large egg whites (room temperature)
- ? cup granulated sugar
- Food coloring (blue and green)
- ? cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ? cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300?F (150?C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whip egg whites in a clean bowl until foamy. Gradually add granulated sugar until stiff peaks form. Mix in food coloring.
- Sift together almond flour and icing sugar in another bowl. Gently fold into the meringue until smooth.
- Pipe small circles onto baking sheets, leaving space between each. Tap to release air bubbles.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until easily lifted off parchment. Cool completely.
- Whip softened butter with heavy cream until fluffy; add flavor if desired.
- Pair macaron shells, pipe filling onto one half, and sandwich with another shell.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (20g)
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg