Delight in the romance of homemade strawberry macarons, a perfect treat for any Valentine’s Day celebration.
Author:Lisa
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:15-18 minutes
Total Time:45 minutes
Yield:12 macarons 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:French
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup almond flour
1 ¾ cups icing sugar
3 large egg whites (room temperature)
½ cup granulated sugar
1 cup fresh strawberries (pureed)
4 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Sift together almond flour and icing sugar in a bowl; set aside.
In a clean mixing bowl, whip egg whites until foamy. Gradually add granulated sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold the sifted dry ingredients into the whipped egg whites using a spatula until just combined.
Pipe small circles onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each. Tap sheets gently to release air bubbles.
Allow macarons to rest at room temperature for about 30 minutes until they form a skin.
Bake for 15-18 minutes or until shells lift easily from parchment paper. Let cool completely before filling with strawberry buttercream made by mixing pureed strawberries with softened butter and heavy cream.
Notes
Ensure egg whites are at room temperature for best results.
Allowing macarons to rest forms a skin, which helps achieve the perfect texture.