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Pumpkin Spice Macarons

Delightful Pumpkin Spice Macarons with a sweet cream cheese filling, perfect for autumn celebrations or cozy days at home.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 46 minutes
Servings: 20 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Macaron Shell Ingredients
  • 100 grams egg whites, room temperature
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 60 grams granulated sugar
  • 110 grams almond flour, sifted
  • 200 grams powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (optional) Optional ingredient for flavor
  • 2 drops orange gel food coloring (optional) Optional for color
Filling Ingredients
  • 57 grams unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 113 grams cream cheese, room temperature
  • 240 grams powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch kosher salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Sift together almond flour, powdered sugar, and pumpkin pie spice into a large bowl and set aside.
  2. In a stand mixer, whisk the egg whites on medium speed until foamy, then add the cream of tartar.
  3. Gradually add granulated sugar while whisking.
  4. Whisk on high until soft peaks form, then add food coloring and whisk until stiff peaks form.
  5. Fold in dry ingredients until combined, reaching a flowing lava consistency.
  6. Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper and pipe 1-inch rounds onto the sheet.
  7. Let macarons sit for 30-40 minutes until a skin forms.
Baking
  1. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) while macarons rest.
  2. Bake macarons for 13-16 minutes until they do not move when touched.
  3. Let them cool completely.
Filling Preparation
  1. Cream together butter and cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar.
  3. Mix in pumpkin, vanilla, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
  4. Assemble macarons by filling with pumpkin spice cream, then place top shell on each.
  5. Mature assembled macarons in the fridge for 12-24 hours for best flavor.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days; freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge.