Honey-Lime Filling
 
Makes 2 cups
Ingredients
  • ¼ cup plus 1 teaspoon unsalted butter, softened
  • 1¾ cup confectioners’ sugar, divided
  • ¼ cup plus 1 teaspoon all-vegetable shortening, softened
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 teaspoons lime zest
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
Instructions
  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together butter and ¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar at medium speed until fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes, stopping to scrape sides of bowl. Add shortening and remaining ¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar, beating until incorporated.
  2. Switch to the whisk attachment, and beat mixture at medium speed until light and fluffy. Add milk and remaining ingredients, beating until combined. Use immediately.
Recipe by TeaTime Magazine at https://teatimemagazine.com/coconut-honey-lime-french-macarons-recipe/