Description
Indulge in the delightful world of French pastries with this Easy Macaron Recipe. These charming, colorful treats are perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. With a simple approach to creating these delicate almond flour cookies, you can customize flavors and colors to suit your taste. This recipe offers reliable results, ensuring that your macarons will not only look stunning on dessert tables but also impress anyone who takes a bite. Follow our step-by-step instructions and expert tips to master the art of macaron-making, making them an ideal choice for gifting or enjoying at home.
Ingredients
- 100 g super-fine almond flour
- 65 g powdered sugar
- 70 g egg whites (at room temperature)
- 75 g fine granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- Gel food coloring (if desired)
- 2 large egg yolks
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 3 ½ tablespoons milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 150°C (300°F) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Sift together almond flour and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl.
- In a clean bowl, whip egg whites until frothy; gradually add granulated sugar and continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the whipped egg whites until you achieve a smooth batter.
- Pipe small rounds onto prepared baking sheets and let rest for 30-60 minutes.
- Bake for about 18 minutes until shells lift easily from parchment.
- While cooling, prepare filling by beating egg yolks and sugar; then add milk, softened butter, and vanilla until creamy.
- Pair similar-sized macaron shells and pipe filling onto one before topping with another.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Aging egg whites overnight improves aeration for better results. Experiment with flavored fillings like fruit preserves or chocolate ganache for unique variations.