Heart Shaped Macarons
Delightful heart-shaped macarons perfect for celebrations, combining a crisp shell with a sweet filling.
Ingredients
Macaron Base
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1.5 cups powdered sugar
- 3 large egg whites Make sure they are at room temperature.
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar Add gradually to egg whites.
- Food coloring (optional) Use to add color to macarons.
Filling
- Buttercream or filling of choice For sandwiching macarons.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, sift together almond flour and powdered sugar until well mixed.
- In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites until frothy, then gradually add granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- If using food coloring, add it to the egg whites now.
- Gently fold in the almond flour mixture, being careful not to deflate the egg whites.
Baking
- Transfer the macaron batter to a piping bag fitted with a round tip. Pipe heart shapes on the prepared baking sheets.
- Let the piped macarons rest for 30-60 minutes until they form a skin.
- Bake the macarons for 15-20 minutes, or until they easily lift off the parchment.
- Allow to cool completely before filling with buttercream or your choice of filling.
Notes
Store macarons in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days; freeze for longer storage with parchment in between.