Pink and Blue Buttercream Macarons

These adorable macarons have blue and pink shells with a rich buttercream filling inside. Theyre ideal for enjoying a sweet treat on special occasions.

Ingredients:

• 100g almond flour
• 100g powdered sugar
• 75g egg whites aged at room temperature for 24 hours
• 25g granulated sugar
• Pink food coloring
• Blue food coloring
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1-2 tbsp milk

Instructions:

Mix powdered sugar and almond flour and sift into two bowls

After beating 75g of egg whites until frothy in a different bowl, gradually add the granulated sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form

Meringue should be divided into two equal portions

Once the desired colors are achieved, add blue food coloring to one section and pink food coloring to the other

Till thoroughly blended, gently fold each colored meringue into its corresponding almond flour mixture

Spoon each mixture into a different piping bag

Pipe tiny rounds onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet

After removing any air bubbles with a tap, let the macarons sit for half an hour to form a skin

Set oven temperature to 300F 150C

After baking the macarons for 15 to 18 minutes, allow them to cool fully

Beat softened butter until it becomes creamy, then mix in vanilla extract and powdered sugar for the buttercream

To get the right consistency, add milk as needed

Arrange the macarons according to size and place a dollop of pink or blue buttercream between them

Let it cool for a minimum of one day before serving

Savor your mouthwatering Macarons with Pink and Blue Buttercream