PARISIAN MACARONS
You can indulge in this light, airy French treat without feeling feel weighed down.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Egg Recipes Egg Whites
Yield Makes about 16 filled macarons
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- To make the macarons: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together confectioners' sugar and ground almonds. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whip egg whites with salt on medium speed until foamy. Increase speed to high and gradually add granulated sugar. Continue to whip until stiff glossy peaks form. With a rubber spatula, gently fold in the confectioners' sugar mixture until completely incorporated.
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside. Fit a pastry bag with a 3/8-inch #4 round tip, and fill with batter. Pipe 1-inch disks onto prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between cookies. The batter will spread a little. Let stand at room temperature until dry, and a soft skin forms on the tops of the macarons and the shiny surface turns dull, about 15 minutes.
- Bake, with the door of the oven slightly ajar, until the surface of the macarons is completely dry, about 15 minutes. Remove baking sheet to a wire rack and let the macarons cool completely on the baking sheet. Gently peel off the parchment. Their tops are easily crushed, so take care when removing the macarons from the parchment. Use immediately or store in an airtight container, refrigerated for up to 2 days or frozen for up to 1 month.
- To fill the macarons: Fill a pastry bag with the filling. Turn macarons so their flat bottoms face up. On half of them, pipe about 1 teaspoon filling. Sandwich these with the remaining macarons, flat-side down, pressing slightly to spread the filling to the edges. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
- Variations: To make coffee-flavored macarons: In step 1, add 2 drops brown food coloring to the egg whites after they are whipped. In step 4, blend 1/2 cup macaron filling with 1 1/2 teaspoons espresso powder dissolved in 1/2 teaspoon warm water for the filling. To make cassis-flavored macarons: In step 1, add 2 drops purple food coloring to the egg whites after they are whipped. In step 4, use 1/3 cup good-quality cassis jam for the filling. To make pistachio-flavored macarons: In step 1, add 2 drops green food coloring to the egg whites after they are whipped. In step 4, combine 1/2 cup macaron filling with 1 tablespoon pistachio paste for the filling.
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Noura Slim
[email protected]I'm so glad I tried this recipe. These macarons are amazing.
Clivanche Burrows
[email protected]These macarons are the perfect gift for any occasion.
Selvin Guillen
[email protected]I could eat these macarons every day for the rest of my life.
Arafat Amuda
[email protected]These macarons are the best thing I've ever eaten.
Lamiya Ahsan
[email protected]I'm so impressed with this recipe. These macarons are perfect.
Nuru Nu
[email protected]These macarons are a work of art. They're so beautiful and delicious.
Jenny Guerra
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. These macarons are the best I've ever had.
Rubel Jomaddar
[email protected]These macarons are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.
Chelsey Evans
[email protected]I love the delicate flavor of these macarons. They're the perfect afternoon snack.
Shirat Nabunya
[email protected]These macarons are so good, I could eat them every day.
crazy tom ff (Abid Abdullah)
[email protected]I've made these macarons several times now, and they always turn out perfectly. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.
Aliwala soomro
[email protected]These macarons are the perfect gift for any occasion. They're beautiful, delicious, and they're sure to impress. I highly recommend this recipe.
bella johnson
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but I was able to make these macarons without any problems. The recipe was easy to follow, and the macarons turned out perfectly. I'm so happy I tried this recipe!
Mercy Eze
[email protected]These macarons were a little tricky to make, but they were totally worth the effort. They were so delicious, and they looked so impressive. I'm so glad I tried this recipe!
Jay_elf Empire
[email protected]I've never been a huge fan of macarons, but these ones changed my mind. They were so light and airy, and the flavor was amazing. I'm definitely going to be making these again.
Omar 18
[email protected]I made these macarons for my daughter's birthday party, and they were a huge success! The kids loved them, and the adults couldn't get enough of them either. I'm definitely going to be making these again.
Dreem Opsora
[email protected]These macarons are the perfect combination of sweet and savory. The pistachio flavor is subtle and sophisticated, and the chocolate ganache is rich and decadent. I highly recommend this recipe for a special occasion.
Bidhan Shill
[email protected]I was a little intimidated to try making macarons, but this recipe made it so easy. The instructions were clear and concise, and the macarons turned out beautifully. I'm so glad I tried this recipe!
Rebecca Ologhodien
[email protected]I've tried a lot of macaron recipes, but this one is by far the best. The macarons were perfect - they had a crispy shell and a chewy interior. I highly recommend this recipe.
Biraj Rai
[email protected]These macarons were a hit at my party! They were so delicious and delicate, and they looked so impressive. I'm definitely going to be making these again.