Go Back
–+ servings

Christmas Tree Cake Macarons

These festive macarons are a delightful treat combining soft, creamy filling with beautiful holiday decorations, perfect for any celebration.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 46 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine French, Holiday
Servings 12 servings
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Macaron Shells

  • 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup almond flour, finely ground, blanched
  • 3 large egg whites, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • Green gel food coloring

Filling

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup finely crumbled snack cakes (Christmas Tree Cakes or similar)
  • 1 pinch salt for filling

Decoration

  • White chocolate drizzle for decoration
  • Red and green sprinkles for decoration
  • Edible gold stars optional, for decoration

Instructions
 

Prepare the Macaron Batter

  • Sift powdered sugar and almond flour together twice.
  • Beat egg whites until foamy, add cream of tartar, then gradually add granulated sugar and beat to stiff peaks.
  • Mix in green food coloring.
  • Gently fold in almond flour mixture until batter flows like lava.

Pipe the Macarons

  • Transfer batter to a piping bag and pipe tree shapes or circles onto lined baking sheets.
  • Tap trays to remove air bubbles and rest for 30–60 minutes until a skin forms.

Bake the Shells

  • Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
  • Bake one tray at a time for 14–16 minutes, rotating halfway.
  • Cool completely before removing from mats.

Make the Filling

  • Beat butter until fluffy.
  • Add powdered sugar, vanilla, cream, and salt.
  • Fold in crumbled snack cakes.
  • Transfer to a piping bag.

Assemble the Macarons

  • Pair similar-sized shells, pipe filling on one, and sandwich with another.

Decorate

  • Drizzle with white chocolate, add sprinkles, and place gold star on top if desired.

Mature for Best Flavor

  • Refrigerate in an airtight container for 24 hours before serving.

Notes

Make sure to let the batter sit and form a skin before baking; this helps achieve the right texture. Use a kitchen scale for precise measurements, as macarons can be sensitive to slight changes. If the filling is too soft, chill it a bit to make it easier to pipe. Experiment with the colors and decorations to match your holiday theme. Be gentle when folding the batter; overmixing can affect the final texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 50mgSugar: 10g
Keyword Christmas Dessert, Festive Treats, holiday baking, macarons, Sweet treats
Tried this recipe?Mention @Thecrispycheff or tag #Thecrispychef!