Macaron
Ingredients
For the Cookie
-
100
g
egg whites (3 large eggs)
-
140
g
almond flour
-
90
g
granulated sugar
-
130
g
powdered sugar
-
1
tsp
vanilla
-
¼
tsp
cream of tartar
For the Buttercream
-
1
cup
unsalted butter, softened
-
5
pieces
egg yolks
-
½
cup
granulated sugar
-
1
tsp
vanilla
-
3
tbsp
water
-
1
pinch
salt
Instructions
- Sift confectioners sugar and almond flour into a bowl.
- Whisk egg whites until foamy, add cream of tartar, then slowly add granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Add vanilla and food coloring if desired.
- Fold in dry ingredients gently until the mixture flows like lava.
- Pipe onto parchment-lined baking sheet and tap to release air bubbles.
- Let sit for 40 minutes, then bake at 300°F for 12-15 minutes.
- Cool completely before removing from the sheet.
- For buttercream, heat sugar and water until dissolved, then boil.
- Whisk egg yolks until foamy, then slowly add hot syrup.
- Cool, then mix in butter, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Pipe buttercream onto half the shells and sandwich with remaining shells.
- Age in the fridge for 1-3 days.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
36
Calories
63
Total fat
1.9g
Total carbohydrates
6g
Total protein
0.8g
Sodium
18mg
Cholesterol
0.7mg
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