Description
Dark Chocolate Raspberry Macarons are a luxurious treat that perfectly balances the richness of dark chocolate with the tartness of fresh raspberries. These delicate French cookies feature a crisp meringue shell that encases a velvety ganache, making them an impressive addition to any dessert table. Ideal for celebrations or a sweet indulgence at home, this recipe is surprisingly easy to master, even for beginners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour (100g)
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar (150g)
- 3 large egg whites (90g), room temperature
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (50g)
- 4 oz dark chocolate (70% cacao), finely chopped
- ½ cup heavy cream (120ml)
- ½ cup fresh raspberries (75g)
- 2 tbsp softened butter (28g)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Sift almond flour and powdered sugar together twice to remove lumps.
- Beat egg whites in a separate bowl until foamy; gradually add granulated sugar and whip until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the meringue until just combined.
- Transfer batter to a piping bag and pipe small circles onto prepared sheets; tap trays to release air bubbles.
- Allow macarons to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes until they form a skin.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, ensuring they lift easily from parchment.
- For ganache, heat heavy cream until simmering, pour over chopped dark chocolate, and stir until smooth.
- Fold in fresh raspberries into cooled ganache; let cool slightly.
- Pair macaron shells of similar sizes and fill one half with ganache before topping with another shell.
- Refrigerate assembled macarons overnight for enhanced flavor before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for optimal results. Experiment by substituting dark chocolate with white chocolate or adding citrus zest for unique flavors. Store macarons in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.