Discover Macaron Heaven with this Simple Dessert Recipe

Caroline Collyer

Indulge your taste buds in a journey to macaron heaven with this delightful and simple dessert recipe for yummy macarons. When it comes to delicious treats that never fail to charm, macarons hold a special place in the world of dessert recipes. In this guide, we’ll unveil a recipe for these confections that perfectly encapsulates the essence of simple recipes for sweets. Get ready to create a batch of macarons that not only taste amazing but are also a testament to the joy of homemade goodness.

Don’t let the intricate reputation of baking macarons intimidate you. While they might seem like a challenge reserved for expert bakers, breaking it down reveals a simpler side. With the right guidance and a touch of patience, you’ll find that creating these delicate treats is well within your reach.

Macaron Ingredients

Getting started is a breeze! You’ll only require a handful of elements to craft these delightful French treats. Most of these are probably already in your kitchen, except for almond flour.

Ultra-Fine Almond Flour: Let’s emphasize this – almond flour differs from almond meal. Be sure to opt for almond flour, which boasts a finer texture and is derived from blanched almonds (without skins), unlike almond meal that’s coarser and includes almond skins. Opting for almond flour ensures flawlessly smooth macarons without lumps!
Confectioners’ Sugar: Confectioners’ sugar serves to sweeten and thicken your macaron batter. It’s also a key component in your chosen filling.
Granulated Sugar: Granulated sugar is essential for creating air pockets and whipping your egg whites into firm peaks.
Egg Whites: Use the Swiss meringue technique! Just be diligent about measuring the egg whites by weight and preventing any trace of egg yolks from mingling with the separated whites.
Food Coloring (optional): If you wish to add color to your macarons, a few drops of food coloring will do the trick.

Here is a summary of the ingredients for this simple dessert recipe with our suggested measurements:

For the Macarons

egg whites – 100g
granulated sugar – 100g
almond flour – 100g
powdered sugar – 100g
A pinch of salt
food coloring

For the Filling

unsalted butter at room temperature – 6 tablespoons
powdered sugar – 2 cups
vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
A pinch of salt

Required Tools for this Simple Dessert Recipe

Once you have the ingredients ready, prepare the tools you will be needing to make these simple but decadent macarons.

Kitchen scale (because all our measurements are weight-based)
Stand mixer
Sifter
Parchment paper
Cookie Sheet
Piping bag for the filling
Oven (of course!)

Now that everything you need is prepped, we’re ready to bake!

Prepping Instructions:

One: Begin by accurately measuring your ingredients. Precision in your preparation is key. We recommend measuring out all the ingredients using a kitchen scale before you commence, ensuring that no measurement mishaps occur during the process.

Two: To eliminate any potential clumps that could lead to air bubbles or uneven macarons, sift together the powdered sugar and almond flour three times.

Three: Whisk the egg whites along with approximately 3 tablespoons of sugar continuously until the sugar fully dissolves and the egg whites take on a white, frothy consistency. For our macarons, we employ a Swiss meringue technique, which entails lightly cooking the egg whites before incorporating them into the macaron batter. This results in an exceptionally stable macaron base that’s forgiving even to less experienced bakers.

Four: Transfer the egg whites to a stand mixer and gradually incorporate the remaining granulated sugar. Beat the mixture on high speed until stiff peaks form and the mixture attains a glossy appearance. If you opt for food coloring, this is the ideal moment to introduce it. You’ll know the mixture is ready when it no longer feels grainy when rubbed between your fingertips.

Five: Add the sifted powdered sugar and almond flour to the egg whites. Set the mixer to medium speed and whisk for around 5 seconds.

Six: Employ a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl, gently folding the batter from the outer edges toward the center in a circular fashion. Repeat this process until the batter achieves a consistency reminiscent of lava, allowing you to draw a figure 8 without it breaking.

Seven: Transfer the batter to a pastry bag equipped with a ½ inch tip. Pipe the macarons onto two baking sheets lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Baking Instructions:

Eight: Bake the macarons at 300°F for approximately 13 to 15 minutes, adjusting the time based on their size.

Nine: Allow the macarons to cool entirely before transferring them to a cooling rack.

Ten: During the cooling period of the macarons, prepare the filling. Combine all the ingredients for the filling in a bowl and beat until the mixture becomes fluffy and creamy.

Eleven: Once the macarons are completely cooled, assemble them by sandwiching the filling between pairs of macaron shells.

Once you’re done, serve them to guests or place them in a glass cookie jar for later!