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Red Velvet Heart Macarons with Mascarpone Frosting

Red Velvet Heart Macarons with Mascarpone Frosting
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Red Velvet Heart Macarons with Mascarpone Frosting are delicate, heart-shaped macarons featuring a vibrant red hue and a smooth mascarpone filling. They offer a perfect balance of crisp texture and creamy indulgence, ideal for special occasions or everyday treats. The recipe highlights visual appeal, distinctive red velvet flavor, and customizable variations to suit different preferences.

Ingredients

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Macaron Shells

  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 3 large egg whites (room temperature)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • Red food coloring (as needed)

Mascarpone Frosting

  • 8 oz mascarpone cheese (softened)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Almond Flour Mixture: Sift together almond flour, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder to remove lumps and create a smooth base for the macaron shells. Set aside.
  2. Whip the Egg Whites: In a clean bowl, beat the room temperature egg whites until foamy. Gradually add granulated sugar and continue whipping until stiff, glossy peaks form, creating the meringue essential for the shell structure.
  3. Incorporate Color and Fold Dry Ingredients: Carefully add red food coloring into the meringue. Gently fold in the sifted dry ingredients in batches using a spatula, ensuring the batter flows smoothly without deflating the meringue.
  4. Pipe Heart Shapes: Transfer the batter to a piping bag fitted with a round tip. Pipe two connected circles to form heart shapes on a parchment-lined baking sheet, using a toothpick to shape the points precisely.
  5. Rest and Bake the Shells: Allow the piped shells to rest at room temperature for 30–60 minutes until a dry skin forms on top. Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 15–18 minutes, rotating the tray halfway through baking.
  6. Make the Mascarpone Frosting: Beat mascarpone cheese, softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy. Chill briefly if needed to firm up for easier piping or spreading.
  7. Assemble the Macarons: Pair shells of similar size, pipe or spread mascarpone frosting onto one shell, and sandwich with the matching half. Press gently to evenly spread filling without breaking shells.

Notes

  • Use room temperature egg whites to achieve optimal volume when whipping meringue.
  • Sift dry ingredients multiple times for smooth batter and crack-free shells.
  • Practice piping heart shapes on parchment before starting for uniformity.
  • Rest shells before baking to develop the characteristic macaron “feet.”
  • Keep mascarpone frosting chilled but soft enough to pipe without breaking shells.

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Keywords: Red Velvet Macarons, Heart-Shaped Macarons, Mascarpone Frosting, Gluten Free Dessert, Valentine’s Day Dessert, Elegant Treat, French Macarons

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