Macaroons with Tofu & Mascarpone Cheese Filling

Why I Love This Recipe
This recipe was created by Chef Nori Sugie for House Foods America. The unexpected Tofu filling infused with green tea and yuzu, creates a delightful surprise.
Ingredients You'll Need
3.5 oz egg whites
1.25 oz granulated sugar
1 t cream of tartar
4 oz almond flour
6.9 oz powdered sugar (10X)
Food Coloring - As needed
Tofu Filling Ingredients:
1 cup House Foods Organic Extra Firm Tofu
1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp rose water
2 tsp yuzu powder
2 tbsp Green tea powder
Directions
Directions:
1. Sift powdered sugar and almond flour together; set aside.
2. In a mixer with a whisk attachment, whisk eggs with sugar and cream of tartar until you reach stiff peaks.
3. Fold half of the powdered sugar and almond flour mix into the whites first, and then add the rest.
4. Pipe into desired size onto Silpat-lined sheet pans.
5. Let the macaroon batter dry for about 5 minutes before baking.
6. Bake at 325F in a convection oven with the vent open for about 10 minutes (rotating in between).
Directions for Filling:
1. Squeeze moisture from tofu.
2. In a food processer, add mascarpone cheese, butter and sugar.
3. Divide mixture into three small bowls; add rose water, yuzu powder, green tea powder in each bowl.