French Macarons by @manningherkitchen

1h13
Hard

24 servings

🥚

150 g

Egg Whites

🌰

200 g

Almond Flour

🍬

130 g

Granulated Sugar

🍚

190 g

Powdered Sugar

🌿

7.3 mL

Vanilla

🧂

1.2 g

Cream Of Tartar

🧂

0.44 g

Salt

🎨

0.15 mL

Food Coloring

🧁

Frosting

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/23

    Optional: Place the egg whites in a loosely covered bowl and refrigerate them for 3 days to slightly dehydrate them.

    egg whites
    🥣mixing bowl
  2. Step 2/23

    Bring the aged egg whites to room temperature for about 30 min before mixing.

    egg whites
    🥣mixing bowl
  3. Step 3/23

    Process the almond flour briefly to make it finer, taking care not to turn it into almond butter.

    almond flour
  4. Step 4/23

    Sift the processed almond flour twice, discarding any coarse pieces that do not pass through the sieve.

    almond flour
    🔍fine-mesh sieve
    🥣mixing bowl
  5. Step 5/23

    Sift the powdered sugar with the almond flour into a clean bowl, then set the dry mixture aside.

    powdered sugar
    almond flour
    🔍fine-mesh sieve
    🥣mixing bowl
  6. Step 6/23

    Add 100 g egg whites to a clean, grease-free mixing bowl and whisk until they become foamy.

    egg whites
    🥣mixing bowl
  7. Step 7/23

    Add the cream of tartar to the foamy egg whites, then continue whisking.

    cream of tartar
    egg whites
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄measuring spoons
  8. Step 8/23

    Slowly add the 90 g granulated sugar in small additions of about 1/8 cup while continuously whisking.

    granulated sugar
    egg whites
    🥣mixing bowl
  9. Step 9/23

    Add the vanilla extract, salt, and desired food coloring to the meringue.

    vanilla extract
    salt
    food coloring
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄measuring spoons
  10. Step 10/23

    Whisk until the meringue forms thick, stiff peaks and does not move when the bowl is inverted.

    egg whites
    granulated sugar
    🥣mixing bowl
  11. Step 11/23

    Fold one-third of the sifted almond flour mixture into the meringue gently with a rubber spatula.

    almond flour
    powdered sugar
    egg whites
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄rubber spatula
  12. Step 12/23

    Fold in the remaining dry mixture in two additions, adding each portion when the preceding one is barely incorporated.

    almond flour
    powdered sugar
    egg whites
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄rubber spatula
  13. Step 13/23

    Continue folding the batter until it flows like lava and a ribbon can form a figure eight without breaking.

    almond flour
    powdered sugar
    egg whites
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄rubber spatula
  14. Step 14/23

    Fit a piping bag with a large round piping tip, then transfer the macaron batter into the bag.

    🛍️piping bag
    🔘large round piping tip
    🥄rubber spatula
  15. Step 15/23

    Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and pipe evenly sized rounds of batter, spacing them about 1 inch apart.

    🛍️piping bag
    🔘large round piping tip
    🍪baking sheet
    📜parchment paper
  16. Step 16/23

    Firmly tap each baking sheet on the counter several times to release trapped air bubbles.

    🍪baking sheet
  17. Step 17/23

    Leave the piped shells uncovered at room temperature for about 40 min until a dry skin forms on their surface.

    🍪baking sheet
  18. Step 18/23

    Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) while the macaron shells rest.

  19. Step 19/23

    Bake the shells at 300°F (150°C) for 12 to 14 min, rotating the baking sheets halfway through baking.

    🍪baking sheet
  20. Step 20/23

    Cool the baked shells on their baking sheets for at least 10 min before removing them.

    🍪baking sheet
  21. Step 21/23

    Transfer the shells carefully to a wire cooling rack and cool them completely.

    🧊wire cooling rack
  22. Step 22/23

    Pipe or spread frosting onto the flat side of half the cooled shells.

    frosting
    🛍️piping bag
    🥄rubber spatula
  23. Step 23/23

    Place a remaining shell over each filled shell and gently press to make macaron sandwiches.

    frosting

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Eggs, Nuts, Sweeteners, Baking ingredients, Seasonings, Food coloring, Dessert fillings

Ingredients

Egg whites, Almond flour, Granulated sugar, Powdered sugar, Vanilla, Cream of tartar, Salt, Food coloring, Frosting

Allergens

Eggs, Tree nuts, Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian, Gluten-free

Calories

110 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 2.3g, Carbohydrates: 18.5g, Sugars: 17.5g, Fat: 3.2g, Fiber: 0.7g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 18mg, Potassium: 55mg, Sodium: 35mg, Iron: 0.3mg

Vitamins

Vitamin E: 1.1mg, Vitamin B2: 0.04mg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

1 hour 0 minutes

Cooking

13 minutes

Overall

1 hour 13 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Expert (4/4)

Steps

23 steps

Equipments

Utensils

mixing bowl, fine-mesh sieve, rubber spatula, piping bag, large round piping tip, baking sheet, parchment paper, wire cooling rack, measuring spoons, digital kitchen scale

Appliances

stand mixer, food processor, oven, refrigerator

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Dessert, Cookie, Confection

Occasions

Afternoon tea, Celebration, Party, Holiday, Gift giving

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@manningherkitchen

Origin

Cuisine

French

Geographic

France, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crisp, Chewy, Tender, Smooth, Airy, Melting

Flavors

Sweet, Vanilla, Almond

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 days (Store in an airtight container,Keep away from heat and humidity), fridge : 7 days (Store in an airtight container,Bring to room temperature for 15 min before serving), freezer : 90 days (Freeze in an airtight container,Separate layers with parchment paper,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator)