Description
Delicious and simple strawberry macarons with a sweet filling, perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself.
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
- 4 large egg whites
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pink food coloring
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
- 1 cup powdered sugar for filling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine almond flour and powdered sugar. Sift together to ensure there are no clumps.
- In a clean bowl, whip egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy. Gradually add granulated sugar while continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the almond flour mixture into the meringue in three additions, then add vanilla extract and pink food coloring until desired shade is reached.
- Transfer the batter to a piping bag and pipe 1.5-inch circles onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Tap the baking sheets on the counter to release air bubbles and let the macarons sit for 30-60 minutes to form a skin.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes. Let them cool completely.
- For the filling, beat the softened butter until creamy, then mix in strawberry puree and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Pair the macaron shells, pipe filling onto one shell, and top with another.
- Store in an airtight container and enjoy!
Notes
Avoid mistakes like not preheating the oven and overmixing the batter for the best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French