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Strawberry French Macarons

Delightful pastries featuring a crisp outer shell and creamy strawberry-infused filling, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Servings: 12 macarons
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: French
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Macaron Shell Ingredients
  • 1.75 cups powdered sugar Fine sweetness that helps create the perfect texture.
  • 1 cup almond flour Adds a delightful nutty flavor while maintaining the macaron’s structure.
  • 4 large egg whites Provide lift for airy shells.
  • 1/4 tsp cream of tartar Stabilizes the egg whites for perfect meringue.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Essential for the meringue base.
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Enhances the overall flavor profile.
  • to taste drops pink food coloring Optional, to mimic fresh strawberries.
Filling Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened For a luscious filling.
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar (for the filling) Sweetens the filling while maintaining a light texture.
  • 1/4 cup strawberry jam Brings fresh fruit flavor to the filling.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, sift together the powdered sugar and almond flour.
  3. Beat the egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
  4. Gradually add granulated sugar while beating until stiff peaks form.
  5. Gently fold in vanilla extract and pink food coloring, if using.
  6. Carefully fold in the sifted almond flour and powdered sugar mixture until smooth.
  7. Transfer the macaron batter to a piping bag and pipe circles on the prepared baking sheets.
  8. Tap the baking sheets gently on the counter to release air bubbles.
  9. Let the piped macarons rest at room temperature for 30-60 minutes until they form a skin.
Baking
  1. Bake the macarons for 15-18 minutes until lightly colored and firm to the touch.
  2. Allow them to cool completely on the sheets.
Making the Filling
  1. Beat the softened butter with powdered sugar until fluffy, then mix in the strawberry jam.
Assembly
  1. Pipe a generous amount of strawberry filling onto the flat side of half the macaron shells.
  2. Sandwich them with the remaining shells.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature eggs and weigh your ingredients. Store macarons in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze them.