Heart Shaped Macarons
Heart Shaped Macarons are the perfect blend of elegance and flavor, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. With their delicate almond shells and luscious fillings, these charming cookies not only look stunning but taste divine. Whether you’re celebrating a special event or simply indulging yourself, these delightful confections will captivate your heart and palate.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 macarons 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups almond flour (200g)
- 1 ½ cups icing sugar (180g)
- 3 large egg whites (100g), room temperature
- ½ cup granulated sugar (100g)
- Food coloring (optional)
- Filling of choice (e.g., buttercream, ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a clean bowl, whip egg whites until foamy. Gradually add granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Sift almond flour and icing sugar into another bowl, then gently fold into the meringue until smooth.
- If using food coloring, add it now and blend thoroughly.
- Transfer batter to a piping bag and pipe heart shapes onto prepared sheets.
- Let macarons rest for 30 minutes to develop a skin before baking for 15-20 minutes.
- Cool completely before filling with your choice of filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (15g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Experiment with different flavor extracts like vanilla or lemon for unique variations. Try adding vibrant food coloring to create visually stunning macarons that pop! Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or freeze for a month.