Description
Indulge in the elegance of pastel macarons, a delightful French treat that combines airy shells with rich, flavorful fillings. These enchanting confections are perfect for any occasion, from tea parties to cozy nights at home. With their vibrant colors and irresistible taste, they are sure to impress your friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour (100g)
- 1 ¾ cups icing sugar (200g)
- 3 large egg whites (100g, room temperature)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (100g)
- Gel food coloring (as desired)
- Your favorite filling (such as buttercream or ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whip egg whites in a mixing bowl until foamy, then gradually add granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Sift almond flour and icing sugar together in a separate bowl.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the meringue until a lava-like consistency is achieved.
- Pipe small circles onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until shells lift easily from parchment; cool completely before filling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (15g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg