Mini pistachio & chocolate macaroons

Gluten Free
Health score
1%
Mini pistachio & chocolate macaroons
25 min.
30
70kcal

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Indulge in a delightful treat that will elevate your dessert game – mini pistachio and chocolate macaroons! These gluten-free morsels combine the rich, nutty flavor of pistachios with the deep, bittersweet notes of 70% cocoa dark chocolate, creating an irresistible pairing that is sure to tantalize your taste buds.

Perfectly sized for sharing, each macaroon is a bite-sized explosion of flavor with a pleasingly chewy texture. Whether you’re hosting a party, celebrating a special occasion, or simply looking for a sweet pick-me-up, these macaroons are not only elegant but also surprisingly easy to make. With a preparation time of just 25 minutes, you can whip up these tasty treats in no time.

The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity and the use of wholesome ingredients. The combination of pistachios and low-fat cream cheese creates a luscious filling that balances perfectly with the chewy almond-based shell, making it a guilt-free dessert that doesn’t skimp on flavor. Plus, they can be made ahead of time, allowing you to enjoy them fresh for days.

Join me on this culinary adventure, and let’s create these mini pistachio and chocolate macaroons together. Your friends and family will be begging for more, and you'll love the satisfaction of crafting such a delightful dessert!

Ingredients

  • 140 pistachio 
  • 250 icing sugar 
  •  egg whites 
  • 100 cheese low-fat soft
  • 25 cocoa chocolate dark 70%

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • oven
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Heat the oven to 160C/fan 140/gas
  2. Whizz the pistachios and 25g of the icing sugar in a food processor until fine.
  3. Mix with 175g more icing sugar in a large bowl.
  4. Whisk the egg whites until stiff, add the remaining 50g icing sugar and whisk again until thick and glossy. Fold into the nut mix. Spoon into a piping bag with a 1cm nozzle and pipe out 10p-coin-size blobs of mixture, well spaced. Poke any pointy tops down with a wet finger. If you dont have a piping bag, just snip the end off a sandwich bag and use that instead.
  5. Leave to dry for 30 mins, then bake for 12- 15 mins until risen. Cool on the paper. Beat the cream cheese with the chocolate and use to sandwich the macaroons together. Will keep for 1 day filled, or up to 3 days unfilled, stored in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

Calories70kcal
Protein11.21%
Fat33.51%
Carbs55.28%

Properties

Glycemic Index
1.37
Glycemic Load
0.21
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.5830434691971%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.34mg
Catechin
0.17mg
Epigallocatechin
0.1mg
Epicatechin
0.04mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.07mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:70.43kcal
3.52%
Fat:2.71g
4.17%
Saturated Fat:0.61g
3.8%
Carbohydrates:10.06g
3.35%
Net Carbohydrates:9.49g
3.45%
Sugar:8.74g
9.71%
Cholesterol:0.73mg
0.24%
Sodium:24.1mg
1.05%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.04g
4.08%
Phosphorus:41.87mg
4.19%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
4.06%
Copper:0.08mg
3.86%
Manganese:0.07mg
3.65%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.76%
Fiber:0.57g
2.29%
Magnesium:8.3mg
2.07%
Calcium:19.57mg
1.96%
Selenium:1.32µg
1.88%
Potassium:59.42mg
1.7%
Iron:0.3mg
1.68%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.52%
Zinc:0.19mg
1.28%