Description
Robin’s Egg Oreo Macarons are charming treats that resemble robin’s eggs, perfect for spring celebrations. They feature a delicious Oreo filling that complements the light macaron shells.
Ingredients
- Almond Flour: 100 grams
- Powdered Sugar: 100 grams
- Egg Whites: 75 grams (about 2-3 large eggs, aged)
- Granulated Sugar: 100 grams
- Cream of Tartar: 1/4 teaspoon
- Vanilla Extract: 1/2 teaspoon
- Blue Food Coloring: 1/2 teaspoon (gel or liquid)
- Cocoa Powder: 1/4 teaspoon
Instructions
- Sift almond flour and powdered sugar together in a mixing bowl.
- Beat egg whites with an electric mixer until foamy, then add cream of tartar and continue beating until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add granulated sugar while beating on high speed until stiff peaks form and the mixture is glossy.
- Add vanilla extract and blue food coloring, mixing gently until combined.
- Transfer the batter to a piping bag and pipe small circles onto prepared baking sheets.
- Let the piped macarons rest at room temperature for 30-60 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and bake the macarons for 15-18 minutes, rotating halfway through.
- Let the macarons cool completely on the baking sheets.
- Prepare the Oreo filling by beating cream cheese and butter until smooth, then add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy.
- Fold in crushed Oreo cookies until well combined.
- Assemble the macarons by pairing shells, piping filling onto one shell, and sandwiching with another shell.
- Refrigerate assembled macarons for at least 24 hours before serving.
Notes
- Ensure egg whites are aged for better meringue stability.
- Be gentle when folding dry ingredients into the meringue to avoid deflation.
- Allow piped macarons to rest to form a skin before baking.
- Use an oven thermometer to ensure accurate baking temperature.
- Store assembled macarons in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: macarons, Oreo, dessert, spring, baking