Effortless & Elegant Macarons

Effortless & Elegant Macarons

240 mins
medium
30 servings

A foolproof recipe for creating exquisite macarons at home. This guide simplifies the process, ensuring beautiful results every time.

DessertFrenchMacarons

Equipment Needed

  • Baking Sheets
  • Food Processor
  • Parchment paper
  • Piping Bags
  • Stand mixer
  • Wire rack

Ingredients

  • 100.00 gramsAlmond Flour(Finely ground for best results)
  • 150.00 gramsPowdered Sugar(Sifted for a smooth batter)
  • 1.00 teaspoonSalt(Pinch of salt enhances flavors)
  • 3.00 largeEgg Whites(Room temperature for best results)
  • 50.00 gramsGranulated Sugar(For stiff peaks)
  • 1.00 teaspoonVanilla Extract(High-quality vanilla for best flavor)
  • 2.00 dropsPink Gel Food Coloring(Adjust to your desired color)
  • 225.00 gramsUnsalted Butter(Room temperature)
  • 300.00 gramsPowdered Sugar(Sifted)
  • 90.00 millilitersHeavy Cream(For a smooth buttercream)

Instructions

1

Whisk together almond flour, powdered sugar, and salt until combined.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

2

Beat egg whites and salt until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

3

Incorporate vanilla and food coloring (if using).

Estimated time: 2 minutes

4

Gradually fold in the almond flour mixture until a smooth, glossy batter forms.

Estimated time: 8 minutes

5

Pipe batter onto parchment-lined baking sheets in small circles.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

6

Tap the baking sheet gently to release air bubbles.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

7

Let macarons dry at room temperature for 30-60 minutes.

Estimated time: 30 minutes

8

Preheat oven to 150°C (300°F).

Estimated time: 2 minutes

9

Bake for 15-17 minutes, until firm.

Estimated time: 15 minutes

10

Let cool completely on a wire rack.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

11

Beat butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

12

Add heavy cream, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

13

Pipe buttercream onto one macaron and top with another.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

14

Store in an airtight container for at least 24 hours to allow flavors to meld.

Estimated time: 120 minutes

15

Enjoy your delicious macarons!

Estimated time: 1 minutes