You know what screams elegance while you’re in your robe eating snacks at 10 a.m.? Coffee Cream Macarons—basically espresso couture in cookie form.
They’re sophisticated, slightly dramatic, and melt in your mouth like every bad decision you’ve justified with caffeine.
These dairy-free showstoppers marry nutty almond shells with rich, velvety coffee cream that tastes like your personality—bold, smooth, and just a little unhinged.
Skip overpriced bakery drama and whip these up in your own kitchen.
No judgment if you eat them all.
Your secret’s safe between the macaron shells.
Coffee Cream Macarons
Delicate vegan coffee cream macarons made with almond flour, aquafaba magic, and luscious espresso filling. Light, crisp, sassy—like you on a good hair day.
Ingredients
- Macaron Shells:
- 1 cup almond flour finely sifted
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup aquafaba chickpea brine
- ¼ tsp cream of tartar
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp instant espresso powder
- Coffee Cream Filling:
- ½ cup vegan butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp instant coffee mixed with 1 tbsp hot water
- ½ tsp vanilla
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Line tray with parchment or silicone mat. Drink something caffeinated while you’re at it.
- Sift almond flour and powdered sugar together. Toss out clumps like toxic exes.
- Whip aquafaba and cream of tartar until soft peaks form—channel your inner meringue sorceress.
- Slowly add granulated sugar and beat until glossy stiff peaks happen. Fold in espresso powder.
- Gently fold dry mix into meringue. Mix until the batter flows like lava, not soup.
- Pipe 1-inch circles onto tray. Tap tray like you’re mad at it—gets out air bubbles.
- Let sit 30–40 minutes until tops look dry and matte. (Yes, this is your patience test.)
- Bake for 20 minutes. Cool completely before even thinking about filling.
- For the cream, beat vegan butter, sugar, coffee mix, vanilla, and salt until smooth and ready to seduce.
- Pipe filling onto half the shells. Top with the rest. Do a victory dance.
- Chill for 24 hours if you want perfect texture. Or eat immediately if self-control is a myth.
Notes
🧬 Nutritional Values (Per Filled Macaron)
- Calories: 142
- Total Fat: 6.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1.5g
💊 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 4%
- Calcium: 2%
- Magnesium: 3%
- Vitamin E: 5%
- Folate: 2%
💋 Notes & Tips
- Let macarons age overnight for that classic chewy texture—delayed gratification is real.
- Add more espresso to the cream if you live on drama and caffeine.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Use gel coloring for flair—but make sure it’s vegan-friendly if you’re fancy like that.
- Cracked shells? Still delicious. Call them “rustic chic.”
