Macarons
Nutrition per serving
Macarons: those small, smooth shells with their delicate frilly “feet”, sandwiched with a melting ganache. Technical but gluten-free and impressive, they take a little precision for a patisserie-worthy result.
Preparation: 40 min | Cooking: 14 min | Servings: 20 | Difficulty: Hard
Calculated per serving from Anses Ciqual 2025 values for each ingredient, based on the quantities listed. Household measures (spoonfuls, pieces) use average weights. 102 kcal · 2 g protein · 12 g carbohydrate · 5 g fat
Ingredients
- 100 g ground almonds
- 100 g icing sugar
- 2 egg whites
- 100 g sugar
- 100 g dark chocolate (ganache)
Method
- Blitz and sift the ground almonds with the icing sugar.
- Whisk the egg whites, adding the sugar, until they form a stiff peak.
- Fold in the dry ingredients (macaronnage) until the batter is smooth and glossy.
- Pipe small domes, leave to form a skin for 30 minutes, bake for 14 minutes at 150 °C, then sandwich with ganache.
Nutritional benefits
Made with ground almonds, macarons are naturally gluten-free and provide the healthy fats of almonds. Small and dense, one or two are enough to treat yourself: an indulgent dessert to enjoy in reasonable amounts.
Variations and substitutions
- Lemon, raspberry, coffee or pistachio ganache.
- Coloured shells (natural colouring).
- With white chocolate.
- Intense dark chocolate version.
Storage and making ahead
Best after 24 hours in the fridge (they ‘mature’); keep for 4 to 5 days and they also freeze.
💡 Good to know
Letting the shells form a skin (drying for 30 minutes before baking) is the key step to getting the famous frilly feet.
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Foods in this recipe: almond · icing sugar · egg whites · sugar · dark chocolate.
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