Best French Macaron Recipe Ever!!

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 16
Best French Macaron Recipe Ever!
in Dessert

Prep

45 min

Cook

12 min

Ready In

57 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

150 g almond meal
150 g icing sugar
2 egg whites , at room temperature
150 g caster sugar
50 g water
2 egg whites , at room temperature extra
40 g extra caster sugar
food coloring
flavoring , essence

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
24
Calories
100
Sugar
14g
Fat
6g
French macarons are a sweet and elegant dessert that has been popularized by pastry chefs worldwide. They are composed of two soft and chewy meringue cookies with a creamy filling sandwiched in between. These delightful confections come in a variety of flavors, from classic vanilla to rich chocolate, and everything in between. The recipe for this best French macaron ever uses almond meal, icing sugar, egg whites, caster sugar, water, food coloring, and essence. These macarons are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 150°C (300°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2.In a large mixing bowl, sift together the almond meal and icing sugar. Set aside.
3.In a separate mixing bowl, beat 2 egg whites until stiff peaks form.
4.In a saucepan, combine caster sugar and water. Cook the sugar mixture over medium heat until it reaches 118°C (244°F) on a candy thermometer.
5.While the sugar is cooking, beat the extra 2 egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gradually add the extra caster sugar and continue to beat until firm and glossy.
6.Once the sugar mixture has reached the correct temperature, immediately pour it into your egg whites mixture while continuing to beat at a high speed. Keep beating until you have a sturdy meringue.
7.Add your desired food coloring and essence to the meringue, and give it a quick mix.
8.Fold the almond and icing sugar mixture into the meringue until the mixture is well combined.
9.Spoon or pipe the mixture onto your prepared baking sheet into little rounds.
10.Let the macarons rest for 30 minutes at room temperature to create a shell on the top.
11.Bake the macarons in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely before removing from the baking sheet.

PROS

These macarons are light, fluffy, and chewy at the same time and filled with your favorite filling.

They are a great dessert for any occasion and look amazing when presented.

CONS

Macarons require patience and practice to make, and it may take a few tries before you find the perfect consistency.

These macarons are high in sugar and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While macarons are not the healthiest dessert, they can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation.
The almond meal in this recipe is a healthier alternative to flour and provides dietary fiber to aid in digestion. They also contain protein and healthy fats which help to keep you fuller for longer.

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