Description
Delicate French macarons showcase culinary elegance with their crisp almond meringue shells and silky smooth ganache filling. Parisian pastry chefs would applaud this precise balance of delicate texture and refined flavor that invites you to savor each exquisite bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 100 grams (3.5 ounces) super-fine almond flour
- 70 grams (2.5 ounces) egg whites, at room temperature
- 75 grams (2.6 ounces) fine granulated sugar
- 65 grams (2.3 ounces) powdered sugar
Binding and Seasoning Ingredients:
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- Gel food coloring (if desired)
Filling Ingredients:
- 2 large egg yolks
- ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 3 ½ tablespoons milk
- ½ cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Carefully match macaron shells by size and shape, ensuring uniformity for a professional presentation.
- Prepare your chosen filling, whether it’s buttercream, ganache, or jam, ensuring a smooth and consistent texture.
- Using a piping bag with a small round tip, delicately deposit a precise amount of filling in the center of one macaron shell.
- Gently place the matching shell on top of the filled shell, applying light pressure to create a sandwich-like configuration.
- Transfer the completed macarons to an airtight container, arranging them in a single layer to prevent damage.
- Refrigerate the macarons for a minimum of 24 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the texture to soften.
- Before serving, remove the macarons from the refrigerator and let them come to room temperature for optimal taste and texture.
- Present the macarons on an elegant serving platter, showcasing their delicate appearance and intricate flavor profile.
Notes
- Precision matters when piping macaron shells to ensure uniform size and perfect pairing.
- Gentle pressure when sandwiching shells prevents cracking and creates a smooth, delicate texture.
- Aging macarons in the refrigerator allows flavors to meld and develop a more sophisticated taste profile.
- Use a template or trace circles on parchment paper for consistent shell sizes and professional appearance.
- Room temperature ingredients, especially eggs, are crucial for achieving the ideal meringue consistency.
- Let filled macarons rest in the refrigerator to soften the shells and enhance overall taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 132
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg