Description
Indulge in the delicate charm of pastel macarons, these exquisite French confections that bring a touch of elegance to any gathering. With crisp shells and a melt-in-your-mouth filling, each bite offers a delightful blend of sweet almond flavor and creamy goodness. Perfect for celebrations or as a sweet gift, this recipe invites you to create your own whimsical treats right at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 large egg whites (aged)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- Gel food coloring (to taste)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for filling)
- Flavoring extracts (vanilla or almond, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by measuring everything out.
- Sift together almond flour and powdered sugar into a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whip egg whites until foamy, then gradually add granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in gel food coloring and any flavor extracts.
- Pipe small circles onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 300Β°F (150Β°C) for 15-20 minutes until they develop feet. Let cool completely.
- For the filling, beat softened butter until creamy, mix in powdered sugar and flavorings until smooth.
- Assemble by pairing macaron shells with filling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (15g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Experiment with flavors like lemon or raspberry for unique variations. Store macarons in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week; bring to room temperature before serving.