Macaron (French Macaroon)

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Macaron (French Macaroon)
130 min.
16
103kcal

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If you’ve ever dreamed of creating the perfect French macarons, you’re in for a treat! These delightful, colorful confections are not only a feast for the eyes but also a wonderful addition to any dessert table. With their light, airy texture and chewy interior, each macaron is a delicate balance of flavors that melts in your mouth. And the best part? This recipe is entirely vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free, making it suitable for a variety of dietary needs, including those on a low FODMAP diet.

Imagine serving these exquisite little cookies at your next gathering, impressing friends and family with your baking prowess. With a preparation time of just over two hours, you’ll find that dedicating a bit of time to mastering this classic French treat is well worth the effort. The vibrant colors and unique flavors can be customized to suit any occasion, from festive holidays to casual brunches.

This macaron recipe will guide you through the enchanting process of whipping egg whites to a glossy perfection, folding in a light almond mixture, and shaping the batter into perfectly smooth disks. Your kitchen will soon be filled with the sweet aroma of baking cookies, and the excitement of waiting for them to cool before adding your favorite filling will be palpable. So, gather your ingredients and equipment, and let’s embark on the delightful journey of macaron-making together!

Ingredients

  • 1.7 cups confectioners' sugar 
  •  egg whites 
  • cup ground almonds finely
  • 0.3 cup sugar white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • whisk
  • stand mixer
  • ziploc bags
  • pastry bag

Directions

  1. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.
  2. Beat egg whites in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment until whites are foamy; beat in white sugar and continue beating until egg whites are glossy, fluffy, and hold soft peaks. Sift confectioners' sugar and ground almonds in a separate bowl and quickly fold the almond mixture into the egg whites, about 30 strokes.
  3. Spoon a small amount of batter into a plastic bag with a small corner cut off and pipe a test disk of batter, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter, onto prepared baking sheet. If the disk of batter holds a peak instead of flattening immediately, gently fold the batter a few more times and retest.
  4. When batter is mixed enough to flatten immediately into an even disk, spoon into a pastry bag fitted with a plain round tip. Pipe the batter onto the baking sheet in rounds, leaving space between the disks.
  5. Let the piped cookies stand out at room temperature until they form a hard skin on top, about 1 hour.
  6. Preheat oven to 285 degrees F (140 degrees C).
  7. Bake cookies until set but not browned, about 10 minutes; let cookies cool completely before filling.

Nutrition Facts

Calories103kcal
Protein7.75%
Fat28.98%
Carbs63.27%

Properties

Glycemic Index
4.38
Glycemic Load
2.18
Inflammation Score
1
Nutrition Score
0.45260869444388%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:103.13kcal
5.16%
Fat:3.48g
5.36%
Saturated Fat:0.25g
1.53%
Carbohydrates:17.11g
5.7%
Net Carbohydrates:16.37g
5.95%
Sugar:15.63g
17.37%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:9.62mg
0.42%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.1g
4.19%
Fiber:0.74g
2.97%
Selenium:1.22µg
1.74%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.63%
Iron:0.28mg
1.55%
Calcium:15.25mg
1.52%
Source:Allrecipes