Description
Delight your loved one with these beautiful heart-shaped macarons that are sure to impress on Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 egg whites
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon red food coloring
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for filling)
- 2 tablespoons raspberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
- In a bowl, sift together almond flour and powdered sugar.
- In another bowl, whisk egg whites until frothy, then gradually add granulated sugar and continue whisking until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the egg whites gently, adding vanilla and food coloring until just combined.
- Pipe heart shapes onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Let macarons sit for about 30 minutes until a skin forms.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, then let cool.
- For the filling, cream together butter and powdered sugar, adding raspberry jam to taste.
- Spread filling between two macaron shells to create a sandwich.
- Let them rest for a few hours before serving.
Notes
- Ensure your egg whites are at room temperature for best results.
- Use silicone baking mats for perfect baking.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg