Description
Savory Beet Macarons filled with a creamy goat cheese mixture, perfect for a unique appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 100 g finely ground almond flour
- 100 g powdered sugar
- 10 g beetroot powder or finely ground freeze-dried beet
- 75 g aged egg whites
- 50 g granulated sugar
- Pinch of cream of tartar
- Pinch of salt
- 150 g fresh goat cheese
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream, or more as needed
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 30 g toasted walnuts, finely chopped
- Extra walnut crumbs, for garnish
- Micro herbs or beet powder, optional for dusting
Instructions
- Sift almond flour, powdered sugar, and beetroot powder together into a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk egg whites with cream of tartar and salt until foamy. Gradually add granulated sugar while whisking until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the sifted dry mixture into the meringue until the batter flows smoothly in thick ribbons.
- Transfer the batter into a piping bag and pipe 3 cm diameter rounds onto parchment-lined trays. Tap to release air bubbles.
- Allow piped shells to rest for 30 to 45 minutes until a skin forms.
- Preheat oven to 150°C and bake for 14 to 16 minutes until set. Cool completely.
- Whip goat cheese, cream cheese, and heavy cream until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, then fold in walnuts.
- Pipe filling onto one shell and press a second shell on top.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Dust with herbs or beet powder and garnish with walnut crumbs if desired.
Notes
- Ensure egg whites are at room temperature for best results.
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Adjust the filling consistency with more heavy cream if needed.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg