Chocolate Macarons
These delicate French pastries are a sweet and decadent treat. The rich chocolate ganache filling perfectly complements the light and airy macaron shells.
Ingredients - Serves 24
- Heavy cream - 1/2 cup
- Dark chocolate - 8 ounces
- Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
- Granulated sugar - 1/2 cup
- Egg whites - 4 large
- Cocoa powder - 3 tablespoons
- Powdered sugar - 1 cup
- Almond flour - 1 3/4 cups
Let's Get Started
- Preheat the oven to 300°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, combine the almond flour, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder. Process until fine.
- In a large bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy. Gradually add the granulated sugar and salt, beating until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the almond mixture into the egg whites until just combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a piping bag fitted with a round tip. Pipe 1-inch circles onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Let the macarons sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to develop a skin.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until the macarons are set. Let cool completely on the baking sheets.
- To make the ganache, heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until it just begins to simmer. Pour over the chocolate and let sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Once the macarons are cool, pipe or spread a small amount of ganache onto one macaron shell. Top with another shell to create a sandwich. Repeat with the remaining macarons and ganache.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Dessert
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Calories: 130
- Fat: 6g
- Carbs: 18g
- Protein: 2g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Sugar: 16g
