- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total time
- 50 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
- Calories
- 150 kcal
Quick summary
“Sweet and colorful raspberry macarons, perfect for parties and receptions with friends. Easy to make and delicious.”
What you need to know
['- Simple preparation with basic ingredients', '- Dough needs to be light and homogeneous', '- Bake the macarons at a moderate temperature to avoid burning']
Ingredients
Main
- 100g almond flour
- 200g of powdered sugar
- 100g of egg whites (about 3 large egg whites)
- 30g of refined sugar
- Pink food coloring (optional)
- 200g of raspberry jam
- 50g of butter at room temperature (for the filling)
Instructions
Principal
- Preheat the oven to 150°C.
- In a bowl, sift the almond flour and powdered sugar together.
- Beat the egg whites until soft peaks form and add the refined sugar gradually.
- Gently fold the flour mixture into the egg whites using a spatula, until you obtain a homogeneous batter.
- If desired, add a few drops of pink food coloring.
- Place the mixture in a piping bag and make small circles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Let rest for about 30 minutes until the surface is dry to the touch.
- Bake for approximately 12-15 minutes, watching carefully not to burn.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely before unmolding.
- Beat the butter and mix with the raspberry jam to create the filling.
- Fill the macarons with the jam mixture and close with another macaron.
Chef's tips
['- Beat the egg whites into stiff peaks before incorporating the other ingredients', '- Let the dough rest before baking for a better texture', '- Use a large baking sheet to spread the dough evenly']
Variations
['- Add vanilla extract to the batter for extra flavor', '- Use different colors of food coloring for colorful macarons', '- Make macarons with other fillings like white chocolate or nut cream']
Substitutions
['- Powdered sugar can be replaced by powdered sugar with refined sugar', '- Almond flour can be replaced by wheat flour with almond flour', '- Raspberry jam can be replaced by strawberry jam or other red fruit']
How to store
Macarons can be kept in a closed tupperware in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Avoid leaving it at room temperature to prevent burning.
Can it be frozen?
Not recommended to freeze macarons, as the texture may change when thawing. Best served fresh.
What to serve with
It pairs well with black tea or coffee, perfect for enjoying with the macarons.
Frequently asked questions
Can you freeze macarons?
Not recommended, as the texture may change when thawing. Best served fresh.
How long can I keep macarons?
Macarons can be kept in a closed tupperware in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
What substitution can I make for the raspberry jam?
It can be replaced by strawberry jam or another red fruit.
What is the best way to prepare the dough?
Beat the egg whites into stiff peaks before incorporating the other ingredients.
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