Green Tea and Carrot Cake Macarons

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Green Tea and Carrot Cake Macarons Recipe

Green Tea and Carrot Cake Macarons are a delicious twist on the classic French pastry. The delicate green tea flavor balances out the sweetness of the carrot cake filling, making these macarons ideal for any occasion.

Ingredients

- 1 cup powdered sugar for the macarons
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons green tea powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup softened unsalted butter
- 2 large egg whites
- softened cream cheese, 4 oz
- 3/4 cup almond flour
- Orange food coloring
- 1/4 cup finely grated carrot

Time Needed

Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit (150 degrees Celsius).
Two baking sheets should be lined with parchment paper.
Whisk together the powdered sugar, almond flour, and green tea powder in a medium mixing bowl.
Place aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk the egg whites until foamy on medium speed.
Gradually incorporate the granulated sugar, increase the speed to high, and beat until stiff peaks form.
Mix in the orange food coloring until it is evenly distributed.
Sift the almond flour and egg white mixture together.
With a rubber spatula, gently fold the mixture together until the batter is smooth and shiny.
Fill a piping bag with a round tip with the batter.
Pipe 1-inch circles onto the prepared baking sheets, about 1 inch apart.
To release any air bubbles, gently tap the baking sheets on the counter.
Allow the macarons to rest for 30 minutes, or until a skin forms on top.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the macarons are set and no longer wiggle when gently touched.
Before removing the macarons from the baking sheets, allow them to cool completely.
To make the cream cheese filling, in a medium mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
Beat in the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and grated carrot until well combined.
Fill a piping bag with a round tip with the filling.
Pipe a small dollop of filling onto one macaron's flat side and top with another macaron.
Rep with the rest of the macarons and filling.
Refrigerate the macarons for at least 30 minutes before serving.