Homemade French Macarons

Ingredients

• 2 Egg whites (Room temperature)
• 0.25 cup Granulated sugar (Added to egg whites)
• 0.75 cup Almond flour (Finely ground and sifted)
• 1 cup Powdered sugar (Sifted)
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (Softened, for buttercream)
• 1.5 cup Powdered sugar (For buttercream)
• 1 tbsp Heavy cream (For buttercream)

Steps

1. 1

   Separate the egg whites into a clean, grease-free bowl.

2. 2

   Whisk the egg whites vigorously by hand (or using an electric mixer) until they reach stiff peaks, meaning the foam stands straight up when the whisk is lifted.

3. 3

   Gradually incorporate the granulated sugar into the egg whites while continuing to whisk.

4. 4

   Sift the almond flour and powdered sugar together to ensure there are no lumps.

5. 5

   Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg white meringue until the batter reaches a 'lava-like' consistency that can flow slowly off a spatula.

6. 6

   Transfer the batter to a piping bag and pipe small circles (dollops) onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat.

7. 7

   Tap the baking sheet firmly on the counter several times to release trapped air bubbles.

8. 8

   Allow the piped shells to sit at room temperature for 30-60 minutes until a dry skin forms on top and they are no longer sticky to the touch.

9. 9

   Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and bake the shells for approximately 15-20 minutes until set.

10. 10

    While the shells cool, whip the softened butter, powdered sugar, and heavy cream together to create a smooth buttercream filling.

11. 11

    Pipe the buttercream onto the flat side of one cooled shell and sandwich it with another shell of similar size.

Notes

The creator emphasizes that baking is easy if you follow steps and measurements exactly, though commenters noted the shells in the video appeared slightly over-baked or flat. For best results, ensure your bowl is completely clean before whisking egg whites.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• baking
• french
• macarons
• gluten-free
• sweet
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