Nothing says love like a Valentine Macaron Tower delicate, pastel cookies stacked into a show-stopping centerpiece. Each bite is crisp, chewy, and filled with sweet buttercream. This charming dessert turns any Valentine’s celebration into something unforgettable.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Gorgeous edible centerpiece for your Valentine’s table.
- Customizable colors and flavors.
- Perfect for gifting or parties.
- Looks professional but simple to assemble.
- Stores beautifully for up to 3 days.
Preparation and Cooking Time
| Step | Time |
|---|---|
| Prep Time | 45 minutes |
| Cook Time | 20 minutes |
| Assembly | 15 minutes |
| Total Time | 1 hour 20 minutes |
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups almond flour
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 3 large egg whites (room temperature)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- Gel food coloring (pink, red, or white)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for filling)
- 1 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: strawberry or raspberry extract for flavor
- Cone stand or Styrofoam tower, toothpicks, and ribbon for assembly
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Sift almond flour and powdered sugar together twice.
- Whip egg whites until foamy, then gradually add granulated sugar. Beat until glossy stiff peaks form.
- Fold in dry ingredients gently with a spatula until smooth and flows like lava. Add food coloring.
- Pipe small circles (or hearts) onto parchment-lined trays. Let sit 30 minutes to form a skin.
- Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 15–18 minutes. Cool completely.
- Make the filling: beat butter, sugar, cream, and vanilla until fluffy.
- Assemble macarons by sandwiching shells with filling.
- Stack macarons around a cone tower using toothpicks or melted chocolate as glue.
- Decorate with ribbon, flowers, or edible glitter for a romantic finish.
Serving Suggestions
Serve your Valentine Macaron Tower as the centerpiece of a dessert table. Pair with rosé champagne or a rich mocha latte for a luxurious Valentine’s pairing.
Quick Tips or Variations
- Add rose or strawberry jam between buttercream layers for extra flavor.
- Use heart-shaped templates for a Valentine look.
- Chill macarons overnight for the perfect texture before assembling.
FAQs (People Also Ask)
1. How do you make a Valentine macaron tower at home?
Bake your macarons in advance, then stack them on a cone or foam tower using toothpicks or chocolate. Decorate with ribbons or flowers.
2. What flavors are best for Valentine’s Day macarons?
Classic flavors like raspberry, strawberry, chocolate, and vanilla pair beautifully with Valentine’s colors and themes.
3. How far in advance can you make a macaron tower?
You can bake and fill the macarons up to 3 days ahead and refrigerate them. Assemble the tower on the day of serving.
4. What is the best way to store a macaron tower?
Keep the assembled tower in a cool, dry place or refrigerate lightly covered for up to 2 days.
Conclusion
This Valentine Macaron Tower is more than dessert it’s a labor of love. Each shell tells a story of sweetness and care, perfect for sharing on a day made for love.
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Valentine Macaron Tower
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 1 tower 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
A romantic Valentine Macaron Tower made of heart-shaped macarons stacked into a beautiful centerpiece.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups almond flour
1 ½ cups powdered sugar
3 egg whites
¼ cup sugar
Gel food coloring
½ cup butter
1 cup powdered sugar (for filling)
1 tbsp heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional flavorings and decorations
Instructions
1. Sift almond flour and powdered sugar.
2. Whip egg whites with sugar until stiff peaks form.
3. Fold dry ingredients and coloring into meringue.
4. Pipe macarons, let rest 30 minutes.
5. Bake at 300°F for 15–18 minutes.
6. Make filling with butter, sugar, cream, and vanilla.
7. Sandwich macarons and stack into a tower.
8. Decorate with ribbons and flowers.
Notes
Refrigerate filled macarons overnight for the best texture. Assemble the tower the day you serve.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tower
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg




