Macaroons

• For 24 people
• Preparation time (dont cuisson) : 90 minutes
• Cooking time : 15 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 3

Ingredients

• Macaroon Shells
  • Almond flour : 200 grams
  • Powdered sugar : 200 grams
  • Egg whites (aged for 24 hours) : 150 grams
  • Granulated sugar : 50 grams
  • Food coloring (optional) : 1 drop
• Macaroon Filling
  • Butter (softened) : 100 grams
  • Powdered sugar : 100 grams
  • Vanilla extract : 1 teaspoon

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Steps

• Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, sift together the almond flour and powdered sugar. Set aside.
• In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy. Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
• Gently fold the almond flour mixture into the beaten egg whites until well combined. Add the food coloring, if desired, and continue folding until the desired color is achieved.
• Transfer the mixture to a piping bag fitted with a round tip. Pipe small circles onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each macaroon.
• Tap the baking sheet on the counter a few times to release any air bubbles. Let the macaroons rest at room temperature for 30 minutes to form a skin.
• Bake the macaroons in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet.
• In the meantime, prepare the macaroon filling. In a bowl, cream together the softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
• Once the macaroon shells have cooled, match them up in pairs of similar size and shape.
• Spoon a small amount of the filling onto the flat side of one macaroon shell and sandwich it with another shell.
• Repeat with the remaining macaroon shells and filling.
• Place the filled macaroons in an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.

Tips

• Make sure to age the egg whites for 24 hours as this helps create a stable meringue.
• Use gel food coloring for vibrant and consistent colors in the macaroon shells.
• Letting the macaroons rest at room temperature before baking helps them develop a smooth and shiny surface.

Information

• Macaroons are a delicate French pastry made with almond flour and meringue.
• They are known for their crisp exterior and soft, chewy interior.
• Macaroons can be filled with various flavors such as buttercream, ganache, or fruit preserves.