Red Velvet Heart Shaped Valentine Macarons with Cream Cheese Filling

* 107 grams egg whites ((I used 3 eggs aged for 3 days in fridge))

* 70 grams of superfine sugar (sifted)

* 118 grams almond meal (sifted)

* 177 grams powdered sugar (sifted)

* 1.5 tablespoons cocoa powder (sifted)

* 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

* 1 teaspoon red food coloring (I used Americolor Food Gel in Super Red)

* 4 oz cream cheese (cold, cut into cubes)

* 1/4 stick of unsalted butter (softened)

* 1 1/2 cups of powdered sugar (sifted)

* 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

* 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice

* pinch of salt

* 1-3 teaspoons of whole milk (optional depending on consistency desired)