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Coconut Key Lime Macarons

Coconut macarons filled with fresh key lime buttercream and toasted coconut make the perfect tropical inspired treat for summer.

Coconut macarons filled with key lime buttercream & toasted coconut make the perfect tropical inspired summer treat

SURPRISE!

Today’s post is a very special one!

A bunch of blogging gal pals are throwing a virtual baby shower in honor of Zainab of Blahnik Baker who is expecting an adorable baby boy at the end of the month! ♥♥♥

Blahnik Shower
I adore Zainab and am always in awe of the beautiful treats she shares on her blog. She is also super sweet and always willing to help fellow bloggers without any hesitation.

Back in February, I had a chance to attend the Food Blog Forum at Walt Disney World and took my family along.  It was an amazing experience and we had the pleasure of meeting Zainab in person and I can honestly say that she is extremely warm, friendly and even more fabulous than you can imagine.

She constantly amazes me with her generosity and how she manages to find time to fit everything in with all that she has going on in her life.

She is a neuroscientist, a loving wife and a rockstar baker and blogger and I am beyond excited for her new soon-to-be role as a mommy 🙂

She and Ashley helped co-host a virtual baby shower for me last year  and also sent me the sweetest care package and I am thrilled that I can be a small part of this very special time in her life.

Coconut macarons filled with key lime buttercream & toasted coconut make the perfect tropical inspired treat for summer
She is crazy about coconuts and also shares the same love as I do for macarons so to go with the coconuts-crazy theme, I brought along these Coconut Key Lime Macarons to celebrate the upcoming arrival of her sweet bundle of joy.

Aren’t the bear ones adorable?

It was so much fun decorating them but I did over-bake them slightly since I got distracted by my kiddos who were trying to snatch up my piping bags and chocolate chips :-S

They still tasted fabulous but just be sure to pay attention to the baking times if you decide to make these 🙂

Coconut macarons filled with fresh key lime buttercream & toasted coconut make the perfect tropical inspired treat for summer
The macaron shells are flavored with shredded coconut plus coconut extract and they are filled with toasted coconut flakes and a bright key lime buttercream frosting.

I added a touch of green food coloring gel and made half of them into little bear shapes and couldn’t resist making a few mini baby ones too 🙂

The eyes and mouth are just melted chocolate that I piped on and I used mini chocolate chips for the nose.

Coconut macarons filled with fresh key lime buttercream & toasted coconut make a tasty tropical inspired treat for summer
Congratulations again Z! So excited for you and Mr. J – you guys are going to be such amazing parents and I can’t wait to see the little guy 🙂

Thanks to Allie, Alice and Jocelyn for hosting the party!

Hope you check out all the treats that all her blogging buddies brought along!

Blackberry Coconut Cupcakes, by Baking a Moment
Blueberry Coconut Meusli Bars, by The Spiffy Cookie
Blueberry-Ginger Coconut Cheesecake Popsicles, by Floating Kitchen
Caramel Coconut Cluster Bars, by Eats Well with Others
Chocolate Coconut Cake, by Brunch with Joy
Coconut Breakfast Pudding with Sauteed Nectarines, by Cooking and Beer
Coconut Cake, by I am Baker
Coconut Cream Pie Ice Cream, by The Recipe Rebel
Coconut Energy Bites, by The Kitchenarium
Coconut Key Lime Angel Food Cake Roll, by Flavor the Moments
Coconut Key Lime Pie Cookie Bars, by Two in the Kitchen
Coconut Key Lime Macarons, by Life Made Sweeter
Coconut, Lime, and White Chocolate Milkshake, by A Clean Bake
Coconut Pineapple Banana Smoothie, by The Bitter Side of Sweet
Coconut Pineapple Fried Rice with Shrimp, by Healthy Nibbles and Bits
Coconut Sweet Potato Muffins, by Luci’s Morsels
Double Chocolate Chip Cookies with Toasted Coconut, by The Cooking Actress
Key Lime Coconut Button Sandwich Cookies, by Culinary Concoctions by Peabody
Key Lime Coconut Pound Cake, by Grandbaby Cakes
Lavender Coconut Macarons, by Broma Bakery
Macaroon Tarts with Ginger Coconut Whipped Cream and Pineapple, by A Cookie Named Desire
Mango Coconut Donuts, by Chez Catey Lou
Mango Coconut Smoothie, by Jessica in the Kitchen
Mango Summer Cake, by Keep it Sweet Desserts
Mini Coconut Cream Pies, by Hip Foodie Mom
Pina Colada Pie, by Life, Love, and Sugar
Skinny Blueberry Lime Scones, by Club Narwhal
Spiced Lentils with Toasted Coconut, by This Gal Cooks
Toasted Coconut Banana Meringue Pie, by The Sweet {Tooth} Life
Triple Coconut Rum Layer Cake, by bethcakes
Tropical Pineapple Coconut Sangria, by Shared Appetite
White Chocolate Coconut Key Lime Cookies, by Culinary Couture

Coconut macarons filled with key lime buttercream and toasted coconut makes the perfect tropical inspired treat for summer
 

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Coconut Key Lime Macarons
Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
14 mins
Resting Time
1 hr
Total Time
2 hrs 14 mins
 
Coconut key lime macarons made with almond & coconut shells filled with key lime buttercream frosting and toasted coconut make the perfect tropical inspired treat for summer.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, French
Keyword: baby shower dessert ideas, coconut macaron, green macaron, homemade macaron
Servings: 20 macarons
Calories: 154 kcal
Ingredients
Macarons:
  • 117 g almond meal/flour
  • 176 g powdered sugar
  • 107 g egg whites about 3 large egg whites, at room temperature and aged for 2-3 days.
  • 64 g superfine sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 2 Tablespoons shredded coconut
  • 2 teaspoons coconut extract
  • 1-2 drops Green food coloring gel optional
  • 2/3 cup toasted coconut
Key Lime Buttercream Frosting:
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2-1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lime zest
  • 1-1/2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream optional if frosting is too thick
Optional Garnishes:
  • melted white chocolate
  • melted semi-sweet chocolate
  • mini chocolate chips
Instructions
To Make the Macarons:
  1. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. Measure the almond meal, powdered sugar, coconut and salt into the bowl of a food processor. Process the mixture finely, then sift, discarding any large bits. Set aside.
  3. With a stand mixer or hand mixer with the whisk attachment, whisk egg whites at medium speed with cream of tartar until the egg whites begin to foam. Slowly sprinkle in superfine sugar. Slowly increase speed to medium-high and beat until a firm meringue forms with stiff glossy peaks. Add coconut extract and food coloring gel if desired and whisk until incorporated.
  4. Use a rubber spatula, gently fold the almond meal mixture into the egg whites. Only fold the batter in one direction by sliding the spatula into the center of the batter, then lifting it up and letting the batter fall back onto itself. It generally takes about 20-25 strokes to work the batter, but this number isn’t as important as how the batter looks. The batter is ready to pipe when it has a smooth, shiny surface and flows like lava in one large ribbon off the spatula.
  5. Transfer mixture to a pastry bag with a plain round tip. (I used the No. 12 Wilton tip)
  6. Pipe rounds or bears shapes onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space between the macarons to allow the batter to spread.
  7. Once all macarons have been piped, pick up the baking sheet with both hands and tap it firmly on counter several times. This will remove any air bubbles.
  8. Let macarons sit for 30 minutes to 1 hour, depending on humidity levels. The macarons are ready to bake when tops are no longer sticky to touch. Gently slide or remove paper templates from underneath before baking.

  9. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. When macarons are dry to the touch, bake *both trays at the same time (*if your oven has room, otherwise bake one at a time) for 10-14 minutes. Let macarons cool completely on parchment paper before removing and filling.

To Make the Frosting:
  1. In the bowl of your stand mixer, beat butter on medium-high speed for about 5-6 minutes until light and fluffy. Add lime juice, lime zest and continue beating until incorporated. Turn the speed to low and slowly add powdered sugar, beating for 1-2 minutes until smooth.
  2. Optional, add 1 teaspoon at a time of heavy cream to reach desired consistency if frosting is too thick. Turn mixer back on medium and beat for an additional 2 minutes until frosting is light and creamy.
Assemble the Macarons:
  1. Match up the cooled macaron shells with similar sizes and shapes.
  2. Pipe filling onto a macaron shell, add a sprinkle of toasted coconut and sandwich together with a second matched up shell. Repeat until all shells are used. Store in an airtight container.
Optional Decorating:
  1. Place melted white chocolate and semi-sweet chocolate into a ziptop bag and cut off a tiny piece on the corner. Pipe onto macarons as desired and add one mini chocolate chip for the nose.
Nutrition Facts
Coconut Key Lime Macarons
Amount Per Serving (1 macaron)
Calories 154 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 13mg 4%
Sodium 26mg 1%
Potassium 17mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Sugars 18g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin A 3.1%
Vitamin C 0.3%
Calcium 1.4%
Iron 1.3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

 

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Comments

    • Kelly, this is one of the nicest recipes I’ve seen on the net, these look beyond fabulous!!!! Key Lime is the best, so fresh, invigorating and oh-so summer. Beautiful. Like Gayle, I’ve never made my own before, but there’s this little shop in NYC that I visit when there and just indulge. These are so much prettier than those, adorable. I’m so mad my Pinterest password isn’t working right now, I’m coming back to pin though =)

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  8. The macarons are too cute to eat! Your friend must be thrilled, and what a sweet and wonderful way to celebrate her and the baby. Can’t wait to her about the FBF from Disney!

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  16. Oh Kelly, these turned out so beautifully! Not only did you make your macarons such a great flavor combination, you decorated them so adorably! Love these, and congrats to Zainab! 🙂

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  17. I had no idea Zainab was pregnant! Guess that’s what happens when you’re out of the blogging loop for some months. Great work on these macs, Kelly! They’re uber cute. If I have enough energy I’ll make them for my own shower in August. G+d and pinned!

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  19. What a sweet treat for the mommy to be! These macarons are over the top fabulous. I love the color, the unusual flavor, and of course that adorable decoration! I’m sure Zainab, who sounds like a wonderful person, really appreciates this. So often I find myself thinking “that is a labor of love…” when I come here and see something you made. You are so good with detail and putting special touches on everything. It’s amazing! : )

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  24. Yay for virtual baby showers! And Kelly these are seriously one of the most adorable little treats I’ve ever seen! You really outdid yourself!!

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  25. Ahhhh these are so adorable!! I still need to get to your level of making shapes with macarons (scares me!!). I love the flavors here (duh!!) and what a sweet post. It was beyond amazing to meet you and your family earlier this year. I still can’t believe she is one already 🙁 Thanks for the great shower dear!!

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    • Aaw thanks Sam! Totally keep working on it girl, I still mess up even after 2 years of making them. The character macarons are always so much fun to make and my son’s favorite 🙂

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  32. These are by far the most adorable macarons I have ever seen! Kelly you are SO talented! And they’re so perfect for our friend Zainab too- she would absolutely love them. Thank you so much for being a part of this celebration today 😀

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  33. Oh my gosh, these macarons are sooooooooooo stunning Kelly! The bear ones are so adorable! They are sooooo cute, I can’t cope! I’ve never tried a key lime macaron before, but it sounds like such an amazing flavour. Huge congrats to Zainab too!

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    • They scared me too when I first started making them. They do require a lot of time and planning but aren’t hard to make at all. You’re so sweet, thanks Cyndi!

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    • You’re the sweetest, thanks girl! Character macarons are my son’s favorite and he loves whenever I take the time to make them and a baby shower was the perfect chance to make them again. So glad you like them 🙂

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  50. I absolutely love this idea of a virtual baby shower! These little coconut key lime macaroons are adorable and the perfect baby shower treat! Heading over to check out the guest of honor’s blog and some of the others too! Pinning!

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  53. These are adorable, Kelly!! I had my first macaroon a few weeks ago and I loved them! I couldn’t believe it took me so long to try one! Now they are some of my favorites! These are so cute and I love the color 🙂

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  58. Kelly, these are adorable! Love that you did a key lime flavor macaron – I’ve never seen one before, and I must say, I think it would easily become one of my favorites. Hope you have a wonderful Fourth of July!

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