Description
This Galentine’s Brunch Foods: Heart-Shaped Macarons embrace irresistible flavor and a simple preparation method, making them ideal for dessert lovers. With key ingredients like almond flour, egg whites, and a delectable buttercream filling, these macarons are perfectly crafted for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (100g) almond flour*
- 1½ cups (180g) powdered sugar*
- 3 large egg whites around 90 grams, at room temperature*
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon red gel food coloring*
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Print out 4 copies of the Heart Template.
- Sift the almond flour and powdered sugar together twice into a large bowl and set aside.
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine the egg whites and cream of tartar. Beat on medium-low speed until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the granulated sugar, continuing to beat until almost stiff peaks are achieved.
- Mix in the red gel food coloring and vanilla extract, beating until stiff peaks form.
- Fold in a third of the dry ingredients into the egg white mixture with a spatula until fully combined. Repeat with the remaining dry ingredients until the batter runs off the spatula in a “figure 8”.
- Prepare a piping bag with a small round tip and fill it with the batter.
- Place 2 heart templates on a cookie sheet and lay a piece of parchment paper on top. Pipe the batter into the heart shapes, using a toothpick to spread and define the batter.
- Tap the pan on the counter several times to release any air bubbles, using a toothpick to pop any that surface.
- Allow the macarons to rest in a dry area for 45 minutes to an hour until their tops are no longer tacky.
- Preheat the oven to 315°F/160°C.
- Bake the macarons one cookie sheet at a time for 13 minutes, watching for them to rise and form delicate “feet”.
- Cool macarons on a rack for 10 minutes before gently removing from the pan, then allow to cool completely.
Notes
Ensure the egg whites are at room temperature for best results.
Do not overmix the batter to keep the macarons light and airy.
Allow the macarons to rest properly before baking for perfect texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg