Passionfruit Macarons
These delicate and colorful macarons are filled with a tangy passionfruit buttercream.
Ingredients - Serves 24
- Powdered sugar - 2 cups
- Passionfruit pulp - 1/2 cup
- Butter - 1/2 cup, softened
- Food coloring - 2-3 drops, optional
- Granulated sugar - 1/4 cup
- Egg whites - 3 large
- Powdered sugar - 1 3/4 cups
- Almond flour - 1 cup
Let's Get Started
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, combine the almond flour and powdered sugar and process until fine. Sift the mixture into a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy. Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form. If desired, add food coloring and mix until combined.
- Gradually fold the almond flour mixture into the egg whites until the batter is smooth and shiny.
- Transfer the batter to a piping bag fitted with a round tip. Pipe small circles onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Let the macarons sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour, until they form a skin.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the macarons are set and can be easily lifted off the parchment paper. Let cool completely.
- While the macarons are cooling, make the passionfruit buttercream: Beat the butter until creamy, then gradually add the passionfruit pulp and powdered sugar, beating until smooth.
- Once the macarons are cool, pipe or spread a small amount of buttercream onto one macaron shell. Top with another shell to create a sandwich. Repeat with the remaining macarons and buttercream.
- Store the macarons in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Dessert
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 5g
- Carbs: 20g
- Protein: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Sugar: 15g