Description
These Pink Velvet Macarons are a vibrant and elegant dessert that combines a crisp shell with a rich chocolate ganache filling. Perfect for special occasions or a delightful treat, their pastel hue and exquisite flavor are sure to impress your guests. Whether for tea parties or brunch gatherings, these macarons are not just treats but true works of art that bring joy to any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour (100g)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (120g)
- 3 large egg whites (about 90g) at room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g)
- 1/2 tsp pink food coloring (gel)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (60g), room temperature
- 6 oz bittersweet chocolate (170g), finely chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (120ml)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, sift almond flour and powdered sugar together until fine.
- In another bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form, then gradually add granulated sugar and whip until glossy.
- Gently fold in pink food coloring and the sifted dry ingredients until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Pipe small circles onto the prepared baking sheets; tap gently to release air bubbles. Bake for 15-18 minutes until firm.
- For the ganache, heat cream until steaming; pour over chopped chocolate and let sit for 5 minutes before stirring smooth.
- Pair similar-sized macaron shells and pipe chocolate ganache between them.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 92
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 11mg