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Elegant French Macarons Recipe

Elegant French Macarons Recipe


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  • Total Time: 48 minutes
  • Yield: 13 1x

Description

Delicate classic French macarons blend almond flour and meringue into elegant sandwich cookies with silky ganache filling. Parisian pastry chefs master this delicate treat, creating graceful confections you’ll savor with pure delight.


Ingredients

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  • 100 g (3.5 oz) almond flour, super-fine
  • 70 g (2.5 oz) egg whites, room temperature
  • 75 g (2.6 oz) sugar, fine granulated
  • 65 g (2.3 oz) sugar, powdered
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • ½ cup (115 g) butter, unsalted, softened
  • ¼ cup (50 g) sugar, granulated
  • 3 ½ tbsps milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract, pure
  • ¼ tsp cream of tartar (optional)
  • ¼ tsp salt, coarse kosher
  • food coloring, gel (if desired)

Instructions

  1. Shell Alignment: Meticulously pair macaron shells, focusing on precise size and shape symmetry to achieve a polished, professional aesthetic.
  2. Filling Preparation: Craft a luxurious filling using buttercream, ganache, or jam, ensuring a velvety, uniform consistency that complements the delicate shell.
  3. Assembly Technique: Position a precision piping bag with a small round tip to deposit a measured dollop of filling onto the center of one macaron shell, creating a balanced flavor distribution.
  4. Sandwich Formation: Delicately crown the filled shell with its perfectly matched companion, applying gentle, even pressure to construct an elegant macaron sandwich.
  5. Storage Protocol: Arrange the completed macarons in a single, carefully organized layer within an airtight container, protecting their fragile structure and intricate details.
  6. Flavor Maturation: Refrigerate the assembled macarons for a full 24-hour flavor infusion, allowing the components to harmonize and develop a sophisticated taste profile.
  7. Serving Ritual: Extract the macarons from refrigeration, permitting them to reach ambient temperature, which enhances their sensory experience and textural nuances.
  8. Presentation Finale: Display the macarons on an elegant platter, showcasing their refined craftsmanship and inviting gourmet appeal.

Notes

  • Perfect Shell Alignment: Meticulously match macaron shells by size and shape to achieve a professional, visually stunning presentation that showcases your baking precision.
  • Master Filling Consistency: Ensure your chosen filling—whether buttercream, ganache, or jam—maintains a smooth, velvety texture that complements the delicate macaron shells.
  • Gentle Sandwich Technique: Use a piping bag with a small round tip to deposit a precise amount of filling, then gently press matching shells together, creating a delicate sandwich without crushing the fragile structure.
  • Flavor Development Secret: Refrigerate macarons for at least 24 hours, allowing flavors to meld and textures to soften, transforming them from good to extraordinary by enhancing their sophisticated taste and delicate mouthfeel.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Category: Desserts, Snacks
  • Method: None
  • Cuisine: French

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 13
  • Calories: 110
  • Sugar: 9 g
  • Sodium: 50 mg
  • Fat: 7 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 10 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Cholesterol: 30 mg