Strawberry Cheesecake Macarons

• egg white3
• granulated sugar1¾ oz
• powdered sugar7½ oz
• superfine almond flour3½ oz
• red food coloring3 drop
• cream cheese8 oz
• powdered sugar4¼ oz
• milk2 tablespoon
• strawberry jam0

Instructions

1. 1

   In a medium bowl, beat the egg whites until frothy.

2. 2

   Keep beating and slowly add the sugar until stiff peaks form.

3. 3

   Sift the powdered sugar and almond flour over the egg whites.

4. 4

   Fold the dry mixture into the egg whites, giving the bowl a quarter turn every third fold.

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   Once the batter reaches a lava-like consistency, transfer half to another bowl and add the food coloring.

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   Mix until just combined.

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   Do not overmix!

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   Working quickly, put the white and pink batters into separate small zip-top bags.

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   Cut a corner off of each bag and squeeze the 2 batters evenly into a larger gallon-size bag or piping bag to create a multicolor effect.

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    Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. (Tip: use a little batter to “glue” down the edges of the parchment paper so it stays put).

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    In a circular motion, pipe 1½-inch (4-cm) dollops onto the baking sheet.

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    Lift the baking sheet and gently tap on the counter to settle the batter.

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    Let the cookies rest for 1 hour, until they are no longer wet to the touch and a skin forms on top.

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    Preheat the oven to 285ºF (140ºC).

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    Make the filling by mixing the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk in a medium bowl until smooth.

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    Transfer to a piping bag and set aside until ready to fill the cookies.

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    When the cookies are dry to the touch, bake for 13-15 minutes, until they have risen.

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    Let them cool for 10 minutes.

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    To fill, pipe a circle of the cream cheese mixture around the edge of 1 cookie and place a small dollop of jam in the center.

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    Sandwich with another cookie.

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    Macarons are best kept refrigerated until serving.

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    Enjoy!