French Pink Macaroons

May 29, 2023May 29, 20230 1

French Pink Macaroons for a sweet and delicate dessert

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

30 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

	3 egg whites
	2 tablespoons caster sugar ( Aussie tablespoon is 4 teaspoons )
	pink food coloring , a few drops
	1 1/4 cups icing sugar ( do not use icing sugar mixture )
	1 cup almond meal ( ground almonds )
	2 tablespoons icing sugar , extra
	100 g white eating chocolate , chopped coarsely
	2 tablespoons thickened cream

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

107

Sugar

10g

Fat

French Pink Macaroons are a classic French dessert that have enjoyed a resurgence in popularity in recent years. These tasty treats are made with ground almonds, egg whites, and powdered sugar, and are filled with a delicious white chocolate ganache. The pastel pink color of the macaroons makes them perfect for special occasions or gifting, and their light, sweet flavor is sure to please any dessert lover. While they may require a little bit of effort to make, the end result is well worth it.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 150°C (130°C fan-forced) and line 2 trays with baking paper.
2.	Beat the egg whites in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
3.	Gradually add caster sugar in 3 batches, beating until the mixture is thick and glossy. Add pink color and beat until combined.
4.	Fold in icing sugar and almond meal in batches until the mixture is just combined, do not over mix. Spoon the mixture into a piping bag with 1 cm round tube.
5.	Pipe 3 cm rounds onto trays, leaving 3 cm between each round to allow for spreading. Tap trays on bench firmly 3-4 times to remove air bubbles.
6.	Sprinkle rounds with extra icing sugar and let them stand at room temperature for 20 - 30 minutes or until the surface of the rounds is no longer sticky to the touch. This helps to form a crust.
7.	Bake the macaroons for 15 to 20 minutes, or until firm.
8.	Cool on trays.
9.	In a small saucepan, combine chocolate and cream and cook, stirring, on low heat until mixture is smooth. Cool slightly before assembling macaroons.

PROS

These delicately flavored macaroons are a beautiful pink color and have a light, crunchy texture.
Perfect for a sweet and fancy dessert, or for gifting to friends and family.

CONS

Macaroons can be a little tricky to make, and the process requires some patience and attention to detail.
It can be frustrating if they don’t turn out perfectly on the first try.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While macaroons are not exactly a health food, they can be enjoyed as an occasional sweet treat in moderation. Almond meal is a good source of protein and healthy fats, and has been linked to helping lower cholesterol levels. Dark chocolate also has several potential health benefits, such as reducing inflammation and improving heart health.