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Coconut Macarons

Coconut Macarons That Melt in Your Mouth – A Tropical Treat

These Coconut Macarons are a tropical delight, featuring a crisp shell and creamy ganache that melts in your mouth.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 24 macarons
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Macaron Shells
  • 1 cup Almond Flour Finely ground for optimal results.
  • 1.75 cups Powdered Sugar Sifted to prevent lumps.
  • 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar Added gradually to meringue.
  • 3 large Egg Whites At room temperature.
Coconut Ganache
  • 4 ounces White Chocolate High-quality for best results.
  • 0.33 cups Coconut Cream Thick part of full-fat canned coconut milk.
  • 0.5 cups Shredded Coconut Sweetened or unsweetened as preferred.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Opt for pure vanilla.
Optional Ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon Gel Food Coloring For color enhancement.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Piping bag
  • heatproof bowl
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Coconut Ganache: Melt 4 ounces of white chocolate, whisk in ⅓ cup of coconut cream, ½ cup shredded coconut, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Cool and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  2. Make Macaron Batter: Sift 1 cup almond flour and 1.75 cups powdered sugar. Whip 3 egg whites, gradually adding ½ cup granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
  3. Combine Ingredients: Fold the almond flour mixture into the meringue without over-mixing.
  4. Pipe Shells: Pipe circles of batter onto lined baking sheet and rest for 45 minutes.
  5. Bake: Preheat oven to 290°F, bake for 14-15 minutes and cool completely.
  6. Assemble Macarons: Pipe ganache onto half of the shells and top with the other halves.
  7. Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Allow macarons to rest for 24-48 hours for best flavor before serving.

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