Homemade Vanilla Macarons Recipe
This homemade Macarons recipe is a great dessert option for any occasion. With their delicate shells and creamy filling, macarons are a treat that everyone can enjoy. The process may seem intimidating, but with a little patience and practice, you can create magic!
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Equipment
- Blender Optional
Ingredients
For The Shells:
- 1 cup Almond Flour
- 1 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
- 3 Eggs Large, Whites, Room Temperature
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- Gel Food Coloring Optional
For The Filling:
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 2 tbsp Heavy Cream
Instructions
For The Shells:
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
- In a food processor or blender, pulse the almond flour and powdered sugar until well combined and fine in texture.
- Sift the mixture into a mixing bowl and discard any large bits that remain.
- In a separate mixing bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until frothy.
- Gradually add the granulated sugar while continuing to beat the egg whites. Beat until stiff peaks form and the mixture is glossy.
- Add the food coloring, if using, and mix until well combined.
- Fold the almond flour mixture into the egg white mixture in three additions. Use a spatula to gently fold until the mixture is smooth and shiny.
- Transfer the mixture to a piping bag fitted with a large round piping tip.
- Pipe 1 1/2 inch circles either onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving about 1 inch between each circle; or onto the macaron mat placed on the baking sheet.
- Tap the baking sheet on a flat surface to release any air bubbles.
- Let the shells rest at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour, or until a skin forms on the top.
- Bake the shells for 15-18 minutes, or until they are firm and can be lifted off the parchment paper. Let cool completely on the baking sheet.
For The Filling:
- In a separate mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar while continuing to beat the butter.
- Add the vanilla extract and heavy cream, and mix until well combined.
- Transfer the filling to a piping bag fitted with a large round piping tip.
For The Macarons:
- Pipe the filling onto the bottom of one macaron shell, and sandwich with another shell.
- Repeat until all shells are filled.
- Chill the macarons in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 2macaronsCalories: 288kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 25mgFiber: 1gSugar: 32g
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