Description
Indulge in the world of pastel macarons with this simple yet elegant recipe. These delicate meringue cookies feature a crisp shell and a luscious filling, making them perfect for any occasion. With vibrant colors and customizable flavors, your homemade macarons will impress friends and family alike. Experience the joy of baking these delightful treats that promise to add a touch of sweetness to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large egg whites (aged)
- 1 cup almond flour (finely ground)
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- Food coloring gel (as desired)
- Filling of choice (ganache or buttercream)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a clean bowl, whisk egg whites until foamy; gradually add granulated sugar and whisk until stiff peaks form (about 5-7 minutes).
- Sift almond flour and confectioners' sugar together twice; then gently fold into the meringue until just combined.
- Add food coloring gel and mix until fully incorporated. Transfer batter to a piping bag.
- Pipe small circles onto prepared baking sheets and let rest for 30-60 minutes until a skin forms.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until firm; allow to cool completely before removing from sheets.
- Fill with your favorite filling and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg