Description
Delicate and sweet heart shaped macarons that are perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup egg whites
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup raspberry puree
Instructions
- Prepare the macaron shells by sifting almond flour and powdered sugar.
- Whip egg whites to soft peaks and gradually add granulated sugar to form stiff peaks.
- Fold dry ingredients into meringue.
- Pipe heart shapes on a baking sheet and let them sit for 30 minutes.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes at 300°F.
- Prepare the raspberry buttercream by beating butter and gradually adding powdered sugar and raspberry puree.
- Sandwich two macaron shells with the buttercream filling and enjoy!
Notes
- Allow macarons to mature in the fridge for at least 24 hours for optimal flavor.
- Use a kitchen scale for precise measurements.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 macarons
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg