Description
Delicate French macarons infused with the vibrant flavors of lime and tequila, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 120 g almond flour
- 120 g powdered sugar
- 100 g egg whites (approx. 3 large eggs), room temperature
- 100 g granulated sugar
- Green gel food coloring (do NOT use liquid coloring)
- 57 g unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 240 g powdered sugar (for buttercream)
- 25 g tequila
- 2 tsp lime juice
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 150°C (300°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Sift together the almond flour and powdered sugar into a bowl.
- Whip the egg whites in a clean bowl until foamy.
- Gradually add the granulated sugar while continuously whisking until stiff peaks form.
- Add a few drops of green gel food coloring and gently fold until incorporated.
- Fold the almond flour mixture into the egg whites gently until the batter flows like lava.
- Transfer the batter to a piping bag fitted with a round tip.
- Pipe circles onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between them.
- Tap the baking sheet against the counter to eliminate air bubbles.
- Let the macarons sit at room temperature for 30 minutes until a skin forms.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the macarons easily lift off the parchment paper.
- Allow the macarons to cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Cream the unsalted butter until fluffy for the buttercream filling.
- Gradually add 240 g of powdered sugar and beat until well combined.
- Pour in the tequila and lime juice, mixing until smooth.
- Add a pinch of salt and beat until light and fluffy.
- Assemble the macarons with the buttercream filling.
Notes
For diabetes-friendly options, consider using natural sweeteners like stevia or monk fruit.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg