Macarons with Kumquat and Rosemary Recipe
Delightful homemade macarons with a refreshing kumquat and rosemary twist paired with a smooth, buttery frosting. This recipe guides you through making a luscious, creamy frosting perfect for sandwiching the delicate macarons, combining bright citrus notes with herbal undertones for a unique flavor experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Frosting sufficient to fill and frost 24 macarons
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Frosting Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks or 1/2 pound), softened
- 3–4 cups confectioners (powdered) sugar, sifted
- 1/4 teaspoon table salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- Up to 4 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
Instructions
- Beat Butter: Using a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the softened butter on medium speed for a few minutes until it becomes creamy and smooth.
- Add Powdered Sugar: Add 3 cups of sifted powdered sugar gradually and turn your mixer to the lowest speed to avoid a sugar cloud. Mix until the sugar is fully incorporated into the butter.
- Incorporate Flavor and Liquid: Increase mixer speed to medium and add the vanilla extract, table salt, and 2 tablespoons of milk or heavy cream. Beat the mixture for 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Adjust Consistency: Depending on your desired frosting thickness, add more powdered sugar to stiffen the frosting or add more milk/cream, one tablespoon at a time, to thin it out. Mix thoroughly after each addition.
Notes
- Sifting the powdered sugar is essential to avoid a gritty frosting texture.
- Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature for smooth mixing.
- If using for macarons, allow the frosting to chill slightly to firm up before sandwiching between shells.
- Add finely chopped fresh rosemary and finely grated kumquat zest to the frosting for enhanced flavor.
Keywords: macarons, kumquat, rosemary, buttercream frosting, homemade macarons, French dessert, citrus frosting, delicate cookies
