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Fruity Pebbles Macarons

These colorful Fruity Pebbles macarons are a playful twist on the French classic. With crisp almond shells, a marshmallow-cereal milk buttercream filling, and crunchy cereal bits, they’re fun, nostalgic, and absolutely irresistible. Perfect for birthdays, parties, or any sweet celebration!
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Rest Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 20 macarons
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Shells
  • 3 large egg whites room temperature (95g)
  • ¼ tsp cream of tartar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar 100g
  • Gel food coloring
  • 1¼ cups almond flour 125g
  • 1 cup powdered sugar 113g
  • 2 tbsp Fruity Pebbles cereal crushed
Cereal Milk
  • ½ cup Fruity Pebbles cereal
  • ½ cup milk
Filling
  • 8 tbsp salted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tbsp cereal milk
  • ⅓ cup marshmallow cream
  • ⅔ cup Fruity Pebbles cereal crushed

Method
 

  1. Sift almond flour and powdered sugar.
  2. Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until foamy, then slowly add sugar.
  3. Whip to stiff peaks.
  4. Add gel coloring.
  5. Fold dry mix into meringue until batter flows in ribbons.
  6. Pipe onto lined sheets, tap to release air, top with cereal, rest until skin forms.
  7. Bake at 300°F for 13–14 minutes. Cool completely.
  8. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/fruity-pebbles-macarons/

Notes

  • Aging macarons improves texture—crispy outside, chewy inside.
  • Store in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze shells (unfilled) for longer.
  • Swap Fruity Pebbles with Cocoa Pebbles or other cereals for fun variations.