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Easy Macaron

Deliciously Easy Macaron Recipe with Fun Flavor Twists

This easy macaron recipe introduces versatile flavors, perfect for beginners and stunning for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 18 minutes
Servings: 24 macarons
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 90

Ingredients
  

For the Shells
  • 1 cup Super-Fine Almond Flour Sifted
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Sifted
  • 3 large Egg Whites Room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Fine Granulated Sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cream of Tartar Optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon Coarse Kosher Salt
  • as needed Gel Food Coloring Adjust according to theme
For the Buttercream Filling
  • 4 large Egg Yolks
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar For Buttercream
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Soften
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Piping bag
  • whisk
  • Oven
  • Baking sheets
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Easy Macaron
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Sift the super-fine almond flour and powdered sugar together in a large bowl, repeating twice.
  3. Whip the egg whites until frothy, gradually add fine sugar and cream of tartar, and whip until stiff peaks form.
  4. Gently fold the dry mixture into the meringue until it flows like thick lava.
  5. Pipe 1.5-inch circles on the baking sheets and let them sit for 20-30 minutes to form a skin.
  6. Bake the macarons for 15-18 minutes or until they lift easily from the parchment paper.
  7. Cool macarons completely and prepare the filling by heating egg yolks, sugar, and milk, mixing in butter and vanilla.
  8. Pipe the buttercream filling between two shells and refrigerate to meld the flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 9gCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These easy macarons can be flavored in many ways and are perfect for any occasion. Tips for success include ensuring tools are grease-free and allowing shells to dry before baking.

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