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Macaron

Master Macaron Magic: Your Easy Guide to Perfect Treats

This easy macaron recipe is perfect for beginners looking to create delicious gluten-free French treats.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 3 minutes
Servings: 12 macarons
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shells
  • 1 cup super-fine almond flour Ensure optimal results with commercially available finely ground flour.
  • 1 cup powdered sugar Contains cornstarch to improve texture.
  • 3 large egg whites Room temperature for fluffier meringue.
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar Use fine granulated sugar for best results.
  • 0.25 teaspoon cream of tartar Optional, stabilizes egg whites for a sturdier meringue.
  • a pinch coarse kosher salt Balances sweetness.
  • as needed gel food coloring Optional, add during meringue preparation.
For the Buttercream Filling
  • 4 large egg yolks Base of the buttercream filling.
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar Sweetens the buttercream.
  • 0.25 cup milk Achieves the right buttercream consistency.
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter Softened for easy mixing.
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Enhances flavor.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Piping bag
  • Baking sheets
  • silicone mats
  • sifter
  • spatula
  • Heatproof bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. Sift the super-fine almond flour and powdered sugar together twice to aerate the mixture.
  3. Beat room temperature egg whites on medium speed until frothy; gradually add granulated sugar and cream of tartar, whipping until soft peaks form.
  4. Gently fold the sifted almond flour mixture into the meringue until the batter reaches a lava-like consistency.
  5. Transfer the macaron batter into a piping bag and pipe 1.5-inch rounds onto the prepared baking sheets.
  6. Allow the piped macarons to rest for about 15 minutes until they form a skin.
  7. Bake the macarons in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes until firm.
  8. Prepare the buttercream filling by whisking egg yolks and granulated sugar over simmering water until thick, then mix in softened butter and vanilla extract.
  9. Assemble the macarons by pairing shells and piping buttercream filling onto one before sandwiching with another.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Allow flavors to meld by refrigerating assembled macarons for 24 hours before serving for the best taste.

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