Description
Fall in love with every bite of these bright, elegant macarons filled with silky lemon cream and delicate poppy seed crunch. Perfect for tea parties, gifting, or when you want a bakery-style treat at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (113 g)
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (180 g)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp poppy seeds
- 1/8 tsp sea salt
- 2 tbsp lemon curd (optional)
Instructions
- Beat softened butter until light and fluffy.
- Gradually mix in powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add lemon juice, zest, vanilla, and salt.
- Blend in heavy cream until pipeable.
- Fold in poppy seeds gently.
- Transfer to a piping bag and fill macaron shells.
- Chill filled macarons for 12 to 24 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: cooking
- Cuisine: American