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Macaron Christmas Tree is layers of macaron shells and white chocolate ganache. This is not just macaron, this is like a small cake. You can serve as individual dessert or decorate your holiday table. Down below you can find printable template that you can use to make macaron shells. This way all trees will be the same size.

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How to make Macaron Christmas Tree

macaron-christmas-tree template Download

Download and print template.
Bake macaron shells. Recipes and instructions you can check here. You can use green food coloring or white, like you see on my picture. I also have online video lesson how to make macaron shell using No rest method.
Prepare white chocolate ganache. You can also use buttercream or any other ganaches. Recipes you can find here.
Assemble macaron trees.
Mature macaron trees in the fridge and enjoy.

How to make White Chocolate Ganache

Melt white chocolate in the microwave using 30 seconds intervals. In the small saucepan bring to simmer, but do not boil heavy cream. Pour hot cream over chocolate in 3 parts, mixing with the spatula, fast and pressing down. Emulsify with hand blender. Transfer ganache into flat container and cover with plastic wrap “to contact”. Let ganache set in the fridge for 6-8 hours.

How to assemble Macaron Christmas Tree

Stack the macaron shells into Christmas Tree towers. Transfer ganache into pipping bag with Wilton 1M pipping tip. I used Pavoni mini dessert tray for each tree. You can also use small plates or cake stand to place dessert. I recommend pipping a small amount of ganache on the the tray or plate and then assembling tree, this way the tree will not be moved and destroyed. Pipe ganache between each macarons shell and press lightly.

Please note that you pipe ganache not on the flat side of macaron shell. Make sure tree is straight and not moved to one side. It’s easy to fix. Just move tree with your hand to right direction. I was taking a video while pipping ganache and one of my tree was moved on the side. You can see that in one of my Instagram reels. But it is easy to fix before macarons matured in the fridge.

When you assemble all macaron shells, you need to decorate tree with sprinkles, gold or chocolate chips. The possibilities are really endless here, let your imagination work! After that, place Macaron Christmas Tree into airtight container to mature in the fridge for 12-24 hours. Use deep container or your macaron will not fit. You need to be able to close cover.

For the cream you can also use Whipped Cream Cheese, and could be assembled right before serving.

If you make these Macaron Christmas Trees, make sure to tag me on social media and leave a rating down below. I would love to see your creations! Check also other recipes: