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Millionaire Macarons

Irresistible Millionaire Macarons: Sweet Luxury for You!

Indulge in these Millionaire Macarons, exquisite French treats filled with caramel and dark chocolate ganache. A must-try for dessert lovers!
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chill Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 4 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 12 macarons
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Caramel Filling
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup light brown sugar can substitute with brown sugar or coconut sugar
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter can replace with vegan butter
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup honey or golden syrup can serve as alternatives
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine salt balances sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract can use vanilla bean paste
For the Dark Chocolate Ganache
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream can substitute with coconut cream
  • 8 ounces dark chocolate chips aim for at least 60% cocoa
For the Shortbread Crumble
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour can use gluten-free flour blend
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar homemade powdered sugar can be made
For the Macaron Shells
  • 1 cup superfine almond flour finely ground blanched almonds can be used
  • 4 units aged egg whites aged for improved stability
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar can substitute with lemon juice
  • 1 drop yellow gel food coloring optional
For Decoration
  • 1 leaf edible gold leaf optional decorative touch

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Piping bag
  • Baking sheets
  • Oven

Method
 

Caramel Filling
  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine sweetened condensed milk, light brown sugar, unsalted butter, light corn syrup, and fine salt. Stir constantly until thickened, about 10-12 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract, and let cool.
Chocolate Ganache
  1. In a small saucepan, heat heavy whipping cream until just simmering. Pour over dark chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl, let sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth. Add unsalted butter, mix, and allow to cool.
Shortbread Crumble
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, all-purpose flour, and powdered sugar. Mix until a soft dough forms. Chill for 30 minutes, roll out to 1/4-inch thick, cut into discs, and bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes until golden. Let cool and crumble.
Macaron Shells
  1. Preheat oven to 315°F and line baking sheets. Whip aged egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add superfine sugar, continuing until stiff peaks. Sift together almond flour and powdered sugar, fold gently into egg whites until flowing.
Pipe Macarons
  1. Transfer batter to a piping bag fitted with a round tip. Pipe 1 1/4-inch rounds on sheets, tap to release air. Rest for 30-60 minutes until a skin forms.
Bake
  1. Bake for 17-21 minutes until shells are firm and lift off parchment easily. Cool completely on sheets.
Assemble Macarons
  1. Pair similar sized shells, pipe ganache on one, sprinkle crumble in center, pipe caramel on opposite half, press together.
Chill & Serve
  1. Refrigerate assembled macarons in an airtight container for at least 24 hours. Before serving, let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 35mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Weigh ingredients for accuracy, and allow piped shells to rest for the best texture. Refrigerate before serving for enhanced flavor.

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