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Beet Macarons

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Delicate and vibrant Beet Macarons combine the natural earthiness of beets with the classic French meringue cookie for a unique and colorful dessert treat.

Ingredients

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  • 90g egg whites (about 3 large eggs), aged at room temperature
  • 30g granulated sugar
  • 200g powdered sugar
  • 110g almond flour
  • 30g beetroot powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • Red or pink food coloring (optional)
  • Buttercream filling:
    • 115g unsalted butter, softened
    • 150g powdered sugar
    • 1 tbsp beet juice (freshly extracted)
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a food processor, combine almond flour and powdered sugar; pulse until fine. Sift the mixture to remove any clumps.
  3. Whisk egg whites with a pinch of salt until foamy. Gradually add granulated sugar and beat until stiff, glossy peaks form.
  4. Gently fold the sifted almond-flour mixture and beetroot powder into the meringue in batches. Add food coloring if desired, mixing until fully incorporated.
  5. Transfer batter to a piping bag fitted with a round tip. Pipe 1-inch circles onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
  6. Tap the baking sheets firmly on the counter to release air bubbles. Let macarons rest at room temperature for 30-45 minutes until a skin forms.
  7. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until macarons can be lifted cleanly from parchment without sticking.
  8. Cool completely on wire racks.
  9. For the buttercream, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in beet juice and vanilla extract until smooth.
  10. Pair macaron shells by size and pipe buttercream onto one shell, sandwiching with the other.
  11. Refrigerate assembled macarons for 24 hours before serving to meld flavors.

Notes

For extra flavor, try adding a hint of lemon zest to the buttercream or dust the shells with edible gold dust for an elegant presentation.

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