Description
Indulge in the tropical delight of Mango Macarons, where the sunny flavors of ripe mango and creamy coconut come together in a stunning dessert. These delicate confections feature crisp shells that give way to a luscious mango-coconut buttercream filling, making them an eye-catching centerpiece for any event. Whether you’re hosting a summer gathering, celebrating a special occasion, or simply treating yourself, these macarons are sure to impress. They are easy to customize and perfect for showcasing your baking skills. Enjoy the burst of tropical goodness in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 110 g almond meal/flour
- 155 g confectioner’s sugar
- 90 g egg white (3 large egg whites)
- 55 g granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ¼ cup freeze-dried mango, finely crushed
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons coconut milk
- ¼ teaspoon coconut extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, pulse almond flour and confectioner’s sugar until fine. Sift several times.
- Whip egg whites with cream of tartar and granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into meringue until smooth and shiny.
- Pipe batter into circles on prepared parchment and let sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until hard; cool completely on parchment.
- For filling, whip butter and gradually add powdered sugar, coconut milk, coconut extract, and mango powder until creamy.
- Fill each macaron shell with buttercream and let rest before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (22g)
- Calories: 93
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg