Pink macarons: Discover Their Irresistible Secrets Now!
Pink macarons are delicate French pastries made with almond flour, egg whites, and sugar, filled with a variety of delicious fillings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 24 macarons 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 large egg whites
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pink food coloring
- Filling of choice (buttercream, ganache, or jam)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, sift together almond flour and powdered sugar.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy, then gradually add granulated sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
- Add vanilla extract and pink food coloring to the egg whites and mix gently.
- Fold the almond flour mixture into the egg whites until fully combined.
- Transfer the batter to a piping bag and pipe small circles onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Let the macarons sit at room temperature for 30-60 minutes until a skin forms on the surface.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, then let cool completely.
- Fill with your choice of filling and sandwich together.
Notes
- Ensure egg whites are at room temperature for better volume.
- Macarons can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Experiment with different colors and flavors for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg