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Strawberry Cheesecake Macarons

Strawberry Cheesecake Macarons: A Sweet French Delight

Indulge in these Strawberry Cheesecake Macarons, a sweet and creamy fusion of classic French desserts.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 12 macarons
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 90

Ingredients
  

For the Macaron Shells
  • 1 cup Almond Flour
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Sifted
  • 2 large eggs Egg Whites Aged for better volume
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cream of Tartar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure for best results
  • 1 teaspoon Strawberry Extract Adjust according to taste
  • a few drops Pink Food Coloring Optional
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Room temperature
  • 1/4 cup Butter Softened
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Gradually mixed in
  • 1 teaspoon Strawberry Extract A few drops
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Freeze-Dried Strawberries Crushed before sprinkling

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Piping Bag
  • Oven
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Strawberry Cheesecake Macarons
  1. Preheat your oven to 150°C (300°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Sift together almond flour and powdered sugar in a large mixing bowl, then set aside.
  3. Beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy, then gradually add granulated sugar while whipping until stiff peaks form.
  4. Gently fold in vanilla extract, strawberry extract, and pink food coloring into the whipped egg whites.
  5. Carefully fold the sifted almond flour mixture into the egg whites until the batter flows like lava.
  6. Transfer the batter into a piping bag and pipe small circles onto the prepared baking sheets.
  7. Let the piped macarons rest at room temperature for 30-60 minutes until they form a skin.
  8. Bake macarons in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, rotating halfway through.
  9. Allow the macarons to cool completely on the baking sheets.
  10. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, then mix in powdered sugar and strawberry extract for the filling.
  11. Pair up macaron shells and pipe cheesecake filling onto one shell before sandwiching with another.
  12. Crush freeze-dried strawberries and sprinkle on top of the assembled macarons before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 9gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

Store macarons at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 3 days. They can also be frozen for up to 1 month.

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