Description
Delightful French macarons with a crisp shell and soft, chewy interior, customizable with various fillings.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 large egg whites, aged
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- Food coloring (optional)
- Filling of choice (e.g., chocolate ganache, lemon curd, raspberry buttercream)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and prepare baking sheets with silicone mats or parchment paper.
- In a bowl, sift almond flour and powdered sugar to eliminate lumps.
- In a separate bowl, whisk aged egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy, then slowly add granulated sugar and continue whisking until glossy and stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the meringue, being careful not to overmix.
- If desired, add food coloring and mix until well combined.
- Transfer the batter to a piping bag and pipe out small circles onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Let the macarons rest for 30-60 minutes until a skin forms on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the shells are firm to the touch.
- Once done, let them cool completely before filling with your chosen filling.
- Store in an airtight container or serve immediately.
Notes
For best texture, age your egg whites and ensure accurate measurements. Use a kitchen scale for precision.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg