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Banana Macarons with Coconut Cream

Banana Macarons with Coconut Cream
Banana Macarons with Coconut Cream

This month on MacTweets we are creating macarons inspired by a wild animal or “Taking A Walk On The Wild Side“.   My macarons weren’t inspired by a wild animal, but instead by adventures to a jungle…a regular Indiana Jones wild adventure!   Through the jungle we have to survive all the other wild animal inspired macarons. In our plight, we must regain our strength and take nourishment from jungle fare.    What to eat in the jungle?   Bananas and coconuts are plenty so we gather new energy sources from Banana Macarons with Coconut Cream!

I used a teaspoon of banana extract and 1/2 teaspoon of yellow food coloring paste (paste from Williams Sonoma).   Still having some issues with their being too much moisture in the piped shells, so had some slightly over-spread pied.     The filling is a lusciously sinful coconut cream that can be used in other cream filled desserts.

Teenie Notes
  • For the macaron shells, see my post from October 2009 for Parisian Macarons.
  • Used 1 teaspoon banana extract and 1/2 teaspoon yellow food coloring paste for the macaroon shells.
  • I doubled the recipe for the coconut cream filling (listed below) and had plenty leftover. You can easily half the recipe.
  • After filling the macarons and they are sandwiched together, I later rolled the sides in shredded coconut.  It gave it a “cute” and different look with coconut flakes skirted out the sides.
  • I had never used “cream of coconut” before and initially had a hard time finding it in stores.   I tweeted about it and my problem solved through Twitter!   Many thanks to Kate of Savour Fare for suggesting I look  in the liquor aisles of my local markets as they are used in Pina Coladas.  Bingo!  That’s where I found it (Vons).  =)
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Coconut Cream Filling for Macarons
source adapted from Martha Stewart’s Cookies

Will generously fill 2 dozen sandwiched macarons with extra to spare

Ingredients

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
4 tablespoons cream of coconut
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
1 1/2 cups confectioner’s sugar
2 teaspoons coconut extract

Directions

Put butter, cream of coconut, and shortening in bowl of electric mixer with paddle attachment.  Mix on medium speed until smooth.  Add confectioner’s sugar and coconut extract; mix until pale and fluffy.  Store extra in refrigerator.

Banana Macarons with Coconut Cream
Banana Macarons with Coconut Cream

I’m enjoying MacTweets, as it gets me working on my macarons. Still have issues with it, but that’s why there’s MacTweets! I have a couple of great flavor combinations on my mind and may just work on them before the next MacTweet challenge.

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  1. Monet says

    I just love the flavor combo of bananas and coconut…these look so pretty, and I’m sure they taste delicious. Thank you for sharing…and visiting my blog!

  5. tasteofbeirut says

    I thought I had seen and tasted all manner AND colors of macarons; not this time! Brilliant idea and the filling is a great contrast with the banana flavor. I would so love to have one with my coffee right about now!

  7. deeba says

    Aw Cristina, these are absolutely gorgeous! Love the way you got the flavour combination going, and the wonderful way coconut blends with the perfect macs! Thank you for joining us at MacTweets! {Would you be able to mail Jamie or me a picture of the macs to include in the round up? Thank you}

  8. sweetlife says

    cute post, I would gladly go into the jungle if I had these beautiful macs with me..yummy combo and great pic

    congrats top 9
    sweetlife

  12. patrick says

    This is such an amazing post! Its two of my two favorite flavors of Banana and coconut!

    You did such a great job making this look so simple with Macarons being notorious for being difficult!

    I am definitely going to try to make this! thanks again for this awesome post! Worthy of top 9!

  15. Sarah says

    These macaroons look fantastic! Your photography is gorgeous and I really like the way the use of “teenie” appears throughout your blog and unifies it. Truly, a great blog!

  17. Jean says

    Beautiful. I like the banana-coconut combination. Still haven’t been brave enough to try macarons–soon, maybe.

    Congrats on your Top 9!

  18. shaz says

    They look so adorable and I love the colour you obtained. You mentione the flatter shape – wondering if you aged the egg whites at all? That could explain the pretty frilly feet too. I think they look perfect as they are though, and the flavours sound delicious.

  20. Cristina - Teenie Cakes says


    @Lora: Thx Lora…I agree about bananas and coconut – they make the tastiest desserts and drinks!
    @Chef Dennis: Thanks Chef! Why don’t you join us at MacTweets for the monthly challenge? =)
    @DayDreamer Desserts: Josie – you are the macaron queen! Thank you!
    @Trix: It is! It is! Thx Trix 🙂
    @bunkycooks: Hi Gwen, it’s like Mardi from ELTW described – it’s a tropical drink in a macaron!
    @The Cilantropist: Thx cilantropist…it’s a tropical treat!
    @Priscilla – She’s Cookin’: Yum! Banana cream pie is one of my favs too. Hmmm. Another idea?
    @Liren: Thx Liren! I have the George of the Jungle music in my head (LOL!) now.

  21. Liren says

    Cristina – the perfect combination in a macaron! I also think of George of the Jungle with this one, LOL! I just love the happy yellow color, I imagine it must taste SO good.

  23. The Cilantropist says

    The color is beautiful, a lovely yellow shade, and the coconut cream sounds heavenly! Perfect combination, and definitely “jungle” appropriate. 😉

  26. Daydreamer Desserts says

    Great photos as always, the combination you chose for this months MacTweets was spot on, what better than banana & coconut! I’m so giving your coconut cream a try, it sounds amazing!

  27. Chef Dennis says

    hi Christina

    I have never made macaroons, yours are really over the top! You are inspiring me to try them! Banana Macaroons are such a great idea, but then to make a coconut cream for the filling…..wow….what an incredible combination of flavors! thanks so much for sharing!!

  29. Cristina - Teenie Cakes says


    @citronetvanille: Thanks Silvia…yes, I tried another attempt. I’ll be working on it for awhile (LOL).
    @the Housewife: It’s the first time I’ve used coloring and I was pretty happy with the results. Please join us on MacTweets!
    @Magic of Spice: Thank you!
    @Bonnie: Thx Bonnie! I enjoyed your post and beautiful macarons with slices of bananas.
    @chocoparis: Still working on those feet. Thank you!
    @Barbara Bakes: LOL! Thanks Barbara and very much enjoyed your post and gorgeous pink macarons.
    @Sandy: Yes!! Please let me know how you liked it. 🙂

  30. Sandy says

    I love this combo-they turned out beautifully-I’m going to borrow your recipe for an office party next week ..I’ll let you know how they turn out !

  33. Bonnie says

    I love the idea of your filling. I filled mine this monthe with coconut, bananas, peanuts, and chocolate. I am dying to try the filling recipe you posted. I love cream of coconut and I bet it has so much flavor.

  35. the Housewife says

    That’s such a pretty yellow… perfect for spring! I’ve been toying with the idea of making macarons for a while now but you’ve inspired me to give it a shot!

  36. citronetvanille says

    Hey Cristina, you tried another attempt to make macarons! they’re gorgeous and I can just imagine how that coconut cream tastes like in between those two banana slices, so exotic and the photos captivating! beautiful!

  37. Cristina - Teenie Cakes says


    @MaryMoh: Thanks Mary…coconut is so fragrant and tasty!
    @Gourmande: very sinfully good. Thank you!
    @Mardi – eatlivetravelwrite: I like your description, Mardi!
    @Belinda – zomppa: Indeed about Indy (picture Harrison Ford!) =)
    @Dawn – CocinaSavant: Thank you Dawn, you’re sweet. I’m still having problems with the pied 🙁
    @Emily – Cleanliness: LOL! Thanks Emily 🙂
    @Lisa – AuthenticSuburbanGourmet: Lisa – join us at MacTweets!
    @Tania: Thank you Tania! The filling is soft and the outside of the macaron shell is crisp, while the mid-section is chewy! =)
    @RKM: LOL! RKM the pressure is on! Thank you.
    @Jason Phelps: Much appreciated Jason!

  39. RKM says

    These look incredible! Your pictures are stunning, I want to eat these right off the screen. Can’t wait to see your next creation.

  47. MaryMoh says

    Wow…very beautiful macaroons and the filling is perfect. I love coconut. I can just imagine the beautiful flavour and taste.

  48. Jamie says

    Oooh I think these are perfect macs and so pretty! LOVE the coconut cream filling and I really want to nab this recipe! I think coconut and banana macs are perfect for the wild jungle theme! Excellent! So thrilled to have you Macbake with us!

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