Savory Beet Macarons: Easy Goat Cheese & Walnut Crunch Delight
Delicious savory beet macarons filled with creamy goat cheese and topped with a crunchy walnut mix. Perfect for appetizers!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 macarons
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium beets, roasted and pureed
- 1 cup almond flour
- 2 egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 4 ounces goat cheese
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix the beet puree with almond flour, salt, and powdered sugar until well combined.
- Whisk egg whites in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form, then gently fold into the beet mixture.
- Pipe the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in small circles.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, then let cool completely.
- In another bowl, mix goat cheese, honey, walnuts, and thyme to make the filling.
- Spread a generous amount of filling onto half of the macarons and sandwich with the other half.
Notes
- Let the macarons sit for at least 24 hours before serving for the best flavor.
- These macarons can also be served with a drizzle of balsamic reduction for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 macarons
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg