Fluffy Coconut Macaroons with Cherry – Easy Professional Recipe

These fluffy coconut macaroons with cherry are a simple yet elegant treat. Soft, aromatic, and slightly chewy, they are made with just a few ingredients and topped with a bright cherry for a festive look. Perfect for parties, coffee breaks, or as a sweet gift idea.

Fluffy Coconut Macaroons with Cherry – Easy Professional Recipe

Recipe by George Zolis

5.0 from 1 vote

Course: DessertCuisine: GreekDifficulty: Easy

Servings

20

servings

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

15

minutes

Calories

105

kcal

Total time

30

minutes

Light and fluffy coconut macaroons topped with cherries, ready in just 15 minutes.

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Ingredients

Metric US

• 5 5 Eggs

• 250 g 1 1/4 cup Sugar

• 230 g 2 5/7 cup Desiccated Coconut

• 50 g 1.8 oz Butter

• 50 g 1.8 oz Self-rising Flour

• 1 1 Vanillin Capsule

• 1 pinch 1 pinch Salt

• Glacé Cherries for topping

How to make Coconut Macaroons

• Place a saucepan over very low heat. Add the eggs, sugar, butter, and whisk continuously until the sugar and butter melt and the mixture is smooth.
• Remove from heat, add the vanilla capsule and a pinch of salt, and stir.
• Add the desiccated coconut and flour. Stir with a spatula until combined.
• Transfer the mixture to a piping bag fitted with tip No. 18.
• Line a baking tray with parchment paper and pipe the macaroons.
• Place a cherry on top of each macaroon.
• Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C / 355°F (bottom/top heat) for 15 minutes.

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A Classic Coconut Treat

Coconut macaroons are a beloved sweet in Greece and around the world. This recipe creates a light, fluffy texture with just the right amount of chewiness. The cherry on top not only adds a pop of color but also makes them look bakery-perfect.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Easy & Quick: Just 15 minutes of baking time.
• Beautiful Presentation: The cherries make them look like they came straight from a patisserie.
• Perfect Texture: Soft, moist center with a slightly crisp exterior.

Tips for Perfect Macaroons

• Make sure to cook the egg-sugar-butter mixture over very low heat so it doesn’t scramble.
• For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of almond extract or a pinch of lemon zest.
• Store in an airtight container to keep them soft for several days.

This recipe is perfect for Christmas cookie trays, tea parties, or as a light, gluten-friendly dessert (when using gluten-free flour).

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