Description

Indulge in the vibrant world of pastel macarons! These delicate, colorful treats are a symphony of flavor and texture, featuring airy shells filled with rich buttercream or tangy ganache. Perfect for any celebration, each bite transports you to a joyful moment in the kitchen. With an easy-to-follow recipe, you can create these Instagram-worthy delights that will impress friends and family alike.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup almond flour
1 ¾ cups icing sugar
3 large egg whites (room temperature)
½ cup granulated sugar (super fine)
Gel food coloring (pastel shades)
½ cup unsalted butter (for filling)
Flavor extracts (almond or vanilla, optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a bowl, whisk together almond flour and icing sugar; sift until smooth.
Beat egg whites in a clean bowl until foamy; gradually add granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold in gel food coloring to achieve the desired pastel shade.
Pipe small circles onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each.
Bake for 15-20 minutes until shells lift easily from parchment; cool completely before filling.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: French

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 100
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 40mg
Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 14g
Fiber: <1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 10mg

Keywords: Experiment with flavors by substituting vanilla extract for almond or adding other flavorings to the filling. For best results, let filled macarons rest overnight in the fridge before serving.