DIY Pie Macarons
We’re making sure you’re celebrating Thanksgiving with every kind of pie imaginable, including these mini DIY Pie Macarons!
Transforming store-bought macarons into adorable mini pies is a DIY hack that’s as charming as it is simple! Whether you’re planning Fourth of July desserts, Thanksgiving deserts, hosting a gathering, or just looking for a fun kitchen project, these pie-inspired macarons are guaranteed to impress. With just a little creativity and a few food markers, you can turn plain macarons into miniature works of art that look just like your favorite pies.
This hack is perfect for those who love the look of intricate baked goods but don’t have the time or energy to make everything from scratch. By using pre-made macarons as a base, you skip the hassle of baking and jump straight to the fun part—decorating! From lattice-topped apple pies to pumpkin-inspired designs, the possibilities are endless, and you can customize them to suit any occasion.
So grab your markers, a steady hand, and a batch of macarons, and get ready to unleash your inner artist. These pie-themed macarons are a delightful blend of creativity and convenience, proving that desserts can be both playful and delicious!
Materials and Tools Needed to Make DIY Pie Macarons
- White macarons — Store brought or here’s how to make your own macarons recipe
- Edible food markers
- Gel food colors
- Food dedicated paint brushes
- White cookie/royal icing with a star tip
- Almond extract
How to Make DIY Pie Macarons
Combine a one drop of orange gel coloring and a half a drop of yellow food coloring into almond extract and stir.
Pour a little of that mixture into a separate bowl and add a bit more almond extract to the second bowl, and stir.
These two colors will be what you use for the “pumpkin pie” and the “pie crusts”. The one that has more almond extract than color will be used the pie crusts. And the more saturated color will be the center of the pumpkin.
Use a paint brush to pie the edges of the crust around the macaron.
Then, draw criss-cross lines for some of the macarons to look like braided pie crusts.
Using food pens, color in the “berries” in between the painted lines until they look full.
For the pumpkin, lemon, and key lime (!!), paint the edges of the crusts, and then use food pens to color the centers.
When it’s dry, pipe a small star with cookie icing on top to look like whipped cream.
When you’re all done, you’ll have perfectly cute mini DIY Pie Macarons!
What “Flavor” is the Mint Green Pie?
For the mint green DIY Pie Macaron pop quiz: It’s key lime! Come on, you guys!
Maybe it seems obvious to me since we just got back from a trip to Key West (home of key lime pie). But I don’t know how many other flavors out there have a mint green connotation!
Alright, alright. I know most of you won’t be adding hand-painted cookies to your list of Thanksgiving to-do’s, but they’re fun to look at right?!
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