Valentines Macarons
Elegant and romantic French macarons in shades of pink and red, filled with a silky white chocolate ganache. These delicate treats are the perfect homemade gift for Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
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- 125 grams Almond Flour, superfine blanched
- 150 grams Powdered Sugar
- 100 grams Egg Whites, room temperature
- 50 grams Granulated Sugar
- 100 grams White Chocolate, chopped
- 50 milliliters Heavy Cream
- 1 small Vanilla Bean, scraped
- 2 drops Pink or Red Gel Food Coloring
- 1 pinch Salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line baking sheets with silicone mats.
- Sift the almond flour and powdered sugar together twice to ensure a smooth texture.
- Whisk egg whites and salt in a stand mixer until frothy, then gradually add granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Fold in the gel coloring during the final seconds of whisking the meringue.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the meringue using a spatula until the batter reaches a lava-like consistency.
- Pipe the batter into circles or heart shapes on the prepared mats.
- Tap the trays firmly on the counter to remove air bubbles and let rest for 30-60 minutes until dry to the touch.
- Bake for 14-16 minutes, then let cool completely on the mats.
- Heat heavy cream and vanilla bean, then pour over the white chocolate and stir until smooth to make the ganache.
- Once the ganache has cooled and thickened, pipe onto a shell and sandwich with another.
Notes
- Use a kitchen scale for the most accurate results.
- Avoid liquid food coloring as it ruins the batter consistency.
- Allow the macarons to ‘mature’ in the fridge for 24 hours for the best texture.
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