Description
Indulge in the art of French pastry with this Easy Macaron Recipe. These delightful treats combine a light, airy shell made from super-fine almond flour and a creamy filling that bursts with flavor. Perfect for any occasion, from festive celebrations to cozy afternoons at home, these macarons are as impressive to behold as they are delicious to taste. Our step-by-step guide will help you master these elegant cookies in no time, making them a staple in your baking repertoire. Whether you choose classic vanilla or experiment with vibrant colors and flavors, these macarons are sure to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 100 g super-fine almond flour
- 65 g powdered sugar
- 70 g egg whites (at room temperature)
- 75 g fine granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- Gel food coloring (if desired)
- For the filling: 2 large egg yolks
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 3 ½ tablespoons milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 150°C (300°F) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Sift together almond flour and powdered sugar in a bowl; set aside.
- In a stand mixer, whip egg whites until frothy. Gradually add granulated sugar and whip until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in the dry mixture until combined. Add food coloring if desired.
- Pipe equal-sized circles onto prepared sheets and let rest for about 30 minutes.
- Bake for approximately 18 minutes until firm but not browned.
- For the filling, beat egg yolks and sugar until light, mix in milk and butter until smooth, then add vanilla.
- Once macaron shells are cooled, pair them up and fill each with the prepared filling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (approx. 20g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: <5mg