Description
Few desserts are as elegant and delightful as Vanilla Macarons. These petite French confections feature a crisp shell, chewy center, and creamy vanilla buttercream filling. Ideal for special occasions or a sweet indulgence, they blend texture and flavor with precision and charm.
Ingredients
100g egg whites (room temperature)
100g granulated sugar
100g almond flour (super-fine, sifted)
100g powdered sugar
1 tsp pure vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
Pinch cream of tartar
115g unsalted butter, softened
180g powdered sugar
1 tbsp heavy cream or milk
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Pinch salt
Instructions
1. Sift almond flour and powdered sugar together, discarding any coarse bits.
2. Whip egg whites with cream of tartar until frothy, then add granulated sugar gradually and beat to stiff peaks. Mix in vanilla.
3. Fold dry ingredients into meringue in two additions until batter flows like lava and settles in 10–15 seconds.
4. Pipe 1.5 inch rounds on lined baking sheet and tap tray to release air bubbles.
5. Let macarons rest for 30–60 minutes until a skin forms.
6. Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 15–18 minutes. Cool completely.
7. Beat butter until creamy, add powdered sugar, vanilla, salt, and cream until fluffy.
8. Pipe buttercream onto half the shells and sandwich with matching halves.
9. Refrigerate 24–48 hours for best flavor, then bring to room temperature before serving.
Notes
Macarons improve with a resting period (maturation). Aged egg whites offer better structure. Store in airtight containers with parchment between layers. Freeze well with or without filling.
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 18 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: macarons, vanilla macarons, French dessert, gluten-free