Description
Raspberry Macarons are delightful French confections that combine a crisp almond shell with a luscious raspberry filling. These charming cookies burst with flavor, balancing sweet and tangy notes in every bite. Perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to elegant celebrations, they are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. Follow this foolproof recipe to create stunning macarons that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour (96g)
- 1 ¾ cups powdered sugar (200g)
- 3 large egg whites (90g), room temperature
- ½ cup granulated sugar (100g)
- ¼ cup raspberry puree (60g)
- 4 oz cream cheese or butter, softened (113g)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Sift together almond flour and powdered sugar until smooth in a mixing bowl.
- In a separate clean bowl, whip egg whites until foamy; gradually add granulated sugar and continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the dry mixture into the whipped egg whites until well combined.
- Transfer the batter into a piping bag fitted with a round tip and pipe small circles onto prepared baking sheets.
- Let piped macarons sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes until they form a skin; bake for 15-20 minutes or until set.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg