Delightful Colorful French Macarons for Your Sweet Cravings
Indulge in delightful Colorful French Macarons, visually appealing treats that are easy to make and customizable for any occasion.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- Piping bag
- baking sheet
- rubber spatula
- Oven
Ingredients
For the Macaron Shells
- 1.5 cups almond flour
- 1.75 cups powdered sugar
- 3 large egg whites room temperature
- 0.25 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 0.25 cups granulated sugar
- food coloring optional
For the Filling
- buttercream
- ganache
- jam
Instructions
Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Colorful French Macarons
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Sift together 1 ½ cups of almond flour and 1 ¾ cups of powdered sugar.
- In a separate bowl, beat 3 large egg whites until frothy, then add ¼ teaspoon of cream of tartar.
- Gradually mix in ¼ cup of granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the whipped egg whites and add food coloring if desired.
- Pipe small circles of the batter onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Tap the baking sheet to release air bubbles and let the macarons rest at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes.
- Allow the macarons to cool completely before removing them from the parchment paper.
- Fill half of the shells with your chosen filling and pair them with the other halves.
- Enjoy your Colorful French Macarons!
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for up to a month.
Nutrition
Serving: 1macaronCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 20mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 50IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg
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