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French Macarons

Delicate and colorful French macarons with a crisp shell and a soft, chewy interior, filled with a variety of delicious fillings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Macaron Shells
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 large egg whites aged at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional for flavor
  • food coloring as desired gel or powder
Filling
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk to achieve desired consistency

Method
 

Prepare the Macaron Shells
  1. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, sift together the almond flour and powdered sugar.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
  4. Gradually add granulated sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
  5. Fold the dry ingredients into the egg whites gently until fully combined and the batter flows like lava.
  6. Transfer the batter to a piping bag and pipe small circles onto the prepared baking sheets.
  7. Let the piped macarons sit at room temperature for 30-60 minutes until a skin forms.
  8. Bake for 15 minutes, then let cool completely on the baking sheets.
Prepare the Filling
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  3. Add milk as needed to achieve desired consistency.
Assemble the Macarons
  1. Pair the macaron shells by size and spread or pipe the filling onto the flat side of one shell.
  2. Top with another shell to create a sandwich and gently press together.
  3. Let the assembled macarons rest in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours for best flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.1mg

Notes

Macarons can be filled with various fillings such as ganache, buttercream, or fruit preserves. Experiment with flavors and colors for a variety of macarons.

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