California Walnut Meringues With Limoncello Butterc

Name: California Walnut Meringues With Limoncello Buttercream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 18 ounces walnuts; 1 34 ounces icing sugar; 1 egg white, room temperature; 1 teaspoon meringue powder; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 pinch salt; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 2 teaspoons green food coloring (optional); ¼ cup coconut oil; ½ cup icing sugar; 2 tablespoons limoncello; 1 teaspoon lemon extract; 1 lemon, zest of; 1 dash yellow food coloring (optional)

Servings: persons

1 18 ounces walnuts
1 34 ounces icing sugar
1 egg white, room temperature
1 teaspoon meringue powder
2 tablespoons sugar
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 teaspoons green food coloring (optional)
¼ cup coconut oil
½ cup icing sugar
2 tablespoons limoncello
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 lemon, zest of
1 dash yellow food coloring (optional)

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["Preheat oven to 375F Line a baking sheet with parchment (do not grease or use silicone).", "Pulse the walnuts with the icing sugar in a food processor until finely ground, then sift.", "Set aside.", "In a very clean bowl with electric beaters, beat the egg white, meringue powder, sugar and salt until stiff peaks form (this should take 8-10 minutes).", "Beat in the vanilla and colouring until well blended.", "Gently dust the walnut mixture over the beaten mixture and gently fold it in until the meringue is smooth and shiny.", "Transfer to a piping bag (or plastic bag with the corner snipped off) and pipe 3/4"" rounds on the parchment.", "Tap the baking sheet on a counter gently (to release any trapped air bubbles), then set aside for 15 minutes.", "Place in the oven and immediately reduce the oven temperature to 350F", "Bake 10-12 minutes and cool completely on the sheets.", "For filling:.", "Cream together coconut oil, icing sugar, Limoncello, extract, lemon zest and colouring until creamy.", "Chill at least 1 hour before filling the macarons with 1/2 tbsp of the mixture."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 18 ounces walnuts, 1 34 ounces icing sugar, 1 egg white, room temperature, 1 teaspoon meringue powder, and more.

Yes, California Walnut Meringues With Limoncello Buttercream falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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California Walnut Meringues With Limoncello Buttercream

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