Servings: 8 people
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $20
Equipment
- Stand mixer or hand mixer
- Piping bags and round tips
- Baking sheets and parchment paper
- Silicone baking mats (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 ¾ cups powdered sugar
- 3 large egg whites, room temperature
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for filling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
Instructions
- Sift the almond flour and powdered sugar into a bowl.
- In another bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until frothy.
- Gradually add granulated sugar while continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.
- Fold in the dry ingredients gently; the batter should flow like lava.
- Tap the baking sheet firmly on the counter after piping to release air bubbles.
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Pipe small circles onto a lined baking sheet and let them rest for 30 minutes.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, rotating halfway through, until the tops feel dry to the touch.
- Let the macarons cool completely before assembling.
- Whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Chill the filling until firm.
- Spread a dollop onto half of the macaron shells and sandwich them together.
- Arrange the filled macarons into layers, stacking them to create a tower.
Notes
This recipe is highly appreciated for its ease and irresistible taste. A dessert that will make your pastry skills shine!
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 75mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 2mg
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