Category
Macarons
Servings
30
Prep Time
60 minutes
We got this wonderful idea from @birkbites. These macarons are a fabulous addition to an afternoon tea. The gooey lightness of the macarons combines beautifully with the fresh, zingy Haskapa filling.
 
                  Ingredients
- 
                190g icing sugar 
- 
                95g almond flour 
- 
                pinch of salt 
- 
                3 egg whites 
- 
                40g granulated sugar 
- 
                1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 
- 
              1-2 teaspoons Haskapa berry powder 
- 
                375g full fat cream cheese 
- 
                3-4 tsp Haskapa 
- 
                2 tbsp sour cream 
- 
                2-3 tbs maple syrup 
For the macarons
For the filling
Directions
- Place a fine-mesh sieve over a large mixing bowl. Sift the icing sugar, almond flour, and salt. Set aside. If using ground almonds rather than almond flour then blitz mixture in a food processor first. 
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue to whisk until peaks becomes firm. 
- Add the vanilla extract and Haskapa. 
- Fold in the sifted almond flour mixture and combine gently. 
- Line a tray with baking parchment. 
- Add the mixture to a piping bag. Create 3-4 cm width macarons (3 cm apart) on the baking tray. 
- Leave the macarons to sit for 45-60 mins until dry to touch. 
- Preheat over to 150˚C 
- Bake macarons for between 15-20 mins until they have risen, and no longer stick to the baking parchment. 
- Remove from the oven and leave to cool on a wire rack. 
- Whisk together the cream cheese, Haskapa, sour cream, and maple syrup to make the filling. 
- Once the macarons are cool, scoop 1-2 tsp of filling and use to combine pairs of macarons. Add filling to taste. 
- Use a sieve to sprinkle macarons with a fine layer of icing sugar (optional). 
- Enjoy! 
 
        