Description
Coffee Macarons are an elegant French treat with crisp almond meringue shells and a rich, creamy espresso ganache filling. Perfectly balanced between sweet and bold, they are ideal for special occasions, gifts, or an indulgent coffee companion.
Ingredients
100g almond flour
100g powdered sugar
90g egg whites
90g granulated sugar
0.5 tsp cream of tartar
1 tsp instant espresso powder
0.5 tsp hot water
1 pinch salt
100g dark chocolate
80ml heavy cream
1 tsp instant espresso powder
1 tsp unsalted butter
Instructions
1. Sift almond flour and powdered sugar together and discard coarse bits.
2. Beat egg whites until foamy, then gradually add sugar, cream of tartar, and salt; whip to stiff peaks.
3. Mix dissolved espresso into meringue.
4. Fold in dry ingredients in two parts to achieve lava-like batter.
5. Pipe onto baking mats or parchment-lined trays; tap to release bubbles.
6. Rest 30–60 minutes until shells are no longer sticky.
7. Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 14–16 minutes.
8. Cool completely before removing.
9. Heat cream and pour over chopped chocolate and espresso; stir until smooth.
10. Add butter and chill ganache until pipeable.
11. Pipe ganache on half the shells; top with remaining shells.
12. Refrigerate 24 hours before serving for best texture.
Notes
Macarons taste better after a day in the fridge.
Freeze up to one month in airtight containers.
Avoid overmixing or undermixing during macaronage.
Use aged egg whites for best results.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 16 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: coffee macarons, espresso dessert, French cookies