Description
Indulge in the art of French pastry making with this Easy Macaron Recipe. Perfectly crafted, these delicate treats boast a crisp shell and a luscious filling that can be tailored to suit any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a tea party, celebrating a special event, or simply treating yourself, these macarons will impress everyone with their vibrant colors and delightful flavors. With straightforward instructions and easy-to-find ingredients, even novice bakers can enjoy the rewarding experience of creating these sweet confections.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Sift together almond flour and powdered sugar in a bowl.
- In a stand mixer, whip egg whites until frothy; gradually add granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the whipped egg whites using a rubber spatula until combined.
- Transfer batter to a piping bag and pipe small circles onto prepared sheets.
- Allow piped macarons to rest for about 30 minutes until they form a skin.
- Bake one sheet at a time for about 18 minutes; cool completely before removing from sheets.
- Prepare your filling by whisking egg yolks and sugar, heating milk, then combining everything until smooth.
- Assemble macarons by pairing shells, piping filling onto one, and sandwiching with another shell.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (15g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg