Description
Indulge in these rich and delicate chocolate macarons – a fancy French dessert that’s gluten-free and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 125 grams (1 cup) almond flour
- 200 grams (1¾ cups) powdered sugar
- 30 grams (3 tablespoons) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 110 grams (4 large) egg whites, at room temperature
- 30 grams (2 tablespoons) granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 120 grams (1 cup) chocolate ganache or chocolate buttercream (for filling)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Sift the almond flour, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder together in a medium bowl.
- Whip the egg whites in a clean mixing bowl with a pinch of salt until foamy, then gradually add the granulated sugar.
- Continue whipping until you reach stiff peaks.
- Fold the sifted dry ingredients into the whipped egg whites gently.
- Transfer the mixture to a piping bag fitted with a round tip.
- Pipe round circles about 1.5 inches in diameter on the prepared baking sheets.
- Let the piped macarons rest at room temperature for 30-60 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 150°C (300°F).
- Bake the macarons for 15-20 minutes, watching closely.
- Cool the macarons completely on the baking sheets.
- Prepare the filling by melting chocolate and mixing with heavy cream.
- Assemble the macarons by piping filling onto half and topping with another macaron shell.
- Let the assembled macarons sit in the fridge for at least 24 hours before serving.
Notes
Serve on a decorative platter or pair with coffee or tea. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 macarons
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: macarons, chocolate, French dessert, gluten-free, baking