Feb.
10 2013

Red Velvet Macarons with White Chocolate Cream Cheese Filling #SundaySupper

Posted in #SundaySupper, Chocolate, Cookies, Desserts, General, Recipes • Comments: 52

Are you ready to get romantic today? Whether you like to spend a quiet evening a home or go out for a big expensive dinner #SundaySupper has you covered for every possibility.

The subject of food and romance got me thinking. What exactly makes something a romantic meal? We all know which foods that are natural aphrodisiacs, but I’m talking about what to you makes something romantic?

The last few years hubby and I have stayed in for Valentine’s Day and I cooked. It’s always a more pleasing experience and frankly you can’t beat the food. What do I usually end up making? Steak, or seafood, or both. Can some explain to me who decided plucking meat out of a lobster tail was the epitome of romance? Maybe it’s about spending a little more cash on your meal!

While I ponder, I think we can all agree on the one most romantic place to be on Valentine’s day – Paris. Oh, not going to happen? Well, let’s at least pretend and bring Paris home with French Macarons.

Getting totally into the spirit on the holiday I went red with my macarons and even attempted some hearts. To say the least, my piping needs a little work. Also, my gift to you – step by step photo instructions!

Finely ground almond meal and powdered sugar

Egg whites after 4 minutes of beating

Stiff whites with food coloring. This is what you want.

Dry + wet mixed together with a “lava” texture

Red Velvet Macarons with White Chocolate Cream Cheese Filling #SundaySupper

5.0 from 1 reviews

Recipe type: Dessert, Cookies

Author: Susan Palmer

Ingredients

For the macarons:

100 grams egg whites, room temperature
30 grams granulated white sugar
200 grams powdered sugar
120 grams almond meal
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
Red gel food dye

For the white chocolate cream cheese filling:

1 cup white chocolate chips
½ cup heavy cream
1 oz cream cheese

Instructions

For the macarons:

Using your stand mixer with the whisk attachment, whisk together the egg whites and white sugar on low (#2 setting) for 2 minutes or until the egg whites start to foam.
After 2 minutes increase the speed to the #4 setting and whip for another 2-3 minutes. At this point more air will incorporate into the egg whites.
Finally, increase the speed to #6-7 and whip until a stiff peak forms about 5-6 minutes more. This is also the best time to add the gel food coloring.
You know your eggs are at the perfect consistency if you can take the mixing bowl and turn it upside down and nothing falls out.
Using a food processor, place the powdered sugar, almond meal and cocoa in the bowl and pulse for 30 seconds, until it is a fine meal.
Transfer to a large mixing bowl and add the egg whites. This is one of those times we are not concerned with deflating your whites. Fold in the whites, mixing well – about 50-60 times until everything is fully incorporated. The batter should look like lava at the end.
Transfer to a prepared piping bag and have 2 baking sheets lined with parchment paper nearby.
Pipe the batter onto the baking sheet. The best way to pipe is to pipe straight down and then do a little swish with the tip. Move on to the next one quickly.
Once everything is piped. Tap the baking sheet hard against your counter to get any air bubbles out and let it sit in a cool space (not any place humid) for at least an hour. You are looking for a shell to form over the Macaron.
After sitting, pre-heat your oven to 300 degrees.
Bake one tray at a time for 15 minutes, rotating halfway through (I like to bake for 8 minutes, rotate and then finish baking for another 7).
Opening the oven halfway, lets steam escape and helps your Macarons puff and achieve “the foot”
Let cool completely.

For the filling:

While the macarons are resting, in a small sauce pan over medium heat bring the heavy cream to a simmer. Whisk in the white chocolate and cream cheese and stir until completely melted.
Transfer to a prepared piping back and place in the refrigerator until completely cool and the ganache has thickened.
To fill the macarons, flip half of them so the bottoms are facing up and pipe a small amount of the filling in the center. Press the top macaron so the filling extends to the edges.
Store the in the refrigerator for 3-4 days and bring to room temperature prior to serving.
I also recommend preparing these in advance and letting the completed macarons sit in the fridge for 12-24 hours to mature.
Makes about 30-40 macarons depending on how large you pipe them.

For more Valetine’s inspiration, check out what the rest of #SundaySupper has cooked up this week.

#SundaySupper Valentine’s Day Breakfasts, Apps & Main Dishes:

Asparagus, Clam & Bay Shrimp Pasta from Galactopdx
Bacon Double Cheese Burger Bites from In the Kitchen with KP
Cheese Stuffed Cannelloni from Curious Cuisiniere
Garlic Shrimp Bruschetta from MarocMama
Green Olive, Goat Cheese & Basil Crostini from Hip Foodie Mom
Indian Shrimp Pulao from Soni’s Food
Individual Beef “Phyll-ingtons” from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
Ranch, Bacon and Cheese Crisps from Daily Dish Recipes
Red Velvet Pancakes with Cream Cheese Frosting from Peanut Butter and Peppers
Rissóis de Camarão | Portuguese Shrimp Dumplings from Family Foodie
Spicy Red Cabbage Quiche | Veggie Quiche Recipe from Masala Herb

#SundaySupper Valentine’s Day Sweet Eats:

Banana Bourbon Blondies from The Messy Baker
Banana Cream Napoleon from Food Lust People Love
Brown Butter M&M Cookies from Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts
Brown Butter Rolo Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies from Damn Delicious
Chocolate Baumkuchen from Webicurean
Chocolate Bread Pudding from La Cocina de Leslie
Chocolate Chip Banana Cake with Banana Cream from The Lovely Pantry
Chocolate Covered Bacon from I Run For Wine
Chocolate Covered Stuffed Strawberries from Country Girl in the Village
Chocolate Mousse from Mom, What’s For Dinner?
Chocolate Roll filled with Nutella Cream from Basic N Delicious
Chocolate Velvet Ice Cream with Cherry Sauce from Vintage Kitchen Notes
Cinnamon Sugar Tortillas with Chocolate Sauce from The Roxx Box
Coconut Sweetheart Cookies from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
Coeur a la Creme from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
Cream Cheese Mints from Simply Gourmet
Dark Chocolate Pomegranate Mousse with Coconut Cream from Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
Dark Chocolate Raspberry Torte from Kelly Bakes
#GlutenFree Chocolate Almond Cloudless Cake from Cooking Underwriter
Heart Shaped White Chocolate Cakes with Raspberry Cream from Noshing with the Nolands
Homemade Cherry Mash Candies from Juanita’s Cocina
Maple-Date Bars from Diabetic Foodie
Meyer Lemon Marmalade from Shockingly Delicious
Mini Samoa Bundt Cakes from Ruffles & Truffles
Molten Chocolate Lava Cake from Gotta Get Baked
Peanut Butter and Jelly Cupcakes from The Meltaways
Pistachio and Chocolate Souffle from Small Wallet Big Appetite
Raspberry Custard Tart from Kudos Kitchen
Raw Fudge Love from Mama’s Blissful Bites
Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
Red Velvet French Macarons with White Chocolate Cream Cheese Filling from The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
Red Velvet Ice Cream Sandwiches from Cravings of a Lunatic
Red Velvet Sandwich Cookies from Magnolia Days
Red Velvet Sugar Cookie Bars from Chocolate Moosey
Red Wine Cupcakes with Mascarpone Frosting from The Urban Mrs.
Strawberry Shortcake! from The Foodie Army Wife
Strawberry Valentine Cake Hearts from Ninja Baking
Tres Leches Tea Cakes with Honey Riesling Soaked Fruit from Neighborfood
Valentine’s Bakewell Tarts from Happy Baking Days
Valentines Chocolate Apples from Big Bear’s Wife

#SundaySupper Valentine’s Day Drinks:

Blood Orange Vodka Martinis from The Catholic Foodie
Bloody Raspberry Cocktail from My Cute Bride
Strawberry Gin Fizz from girlichef

#SundaySupper Valentine’s Day Tablescape: A Romantic Table For Two Please from An Appealing Plan

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