Vanilla Macaron
The vanilla macaron is a delicate and delicious French pastry that is perfect for special occasions or a sweet treat any time. These light and airy cookies are sandwiched together with a creamy filling, creating a delightful dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 cup almond flour
- 3 large egg whites, room temperature
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, combine the confectioners' sugar and almond flour. Pulse until fine and well combined.
- In a large bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy. Add the granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cream of tartar, and salt. Continue to beat until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the almond flour mixture into the egg whites until smooth and shiny.
- Transfer the batter to a piping bag fitted with a round tip. Pipe small circles onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Let the piped macarons sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to form a skin.
- Bake for 15 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through baking. Let the macarons cool completely on the baking sheets.
- Once cooled, pair up the macarons by size and sandwich them together with your choice of filling.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 15 minutes
- Total time:
- 45 minutes
- Cooking method
- Oven
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 120 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Protein
- 2g
- Fat
- 6g
Supplies
Baking sheets Parchment paper Piping bag Round piping tip
Tools
Food processor Mixer
Serving suggestions
Serve the vanilla macarons with a cup of hot tea or coffee for a delightful afternoon treat.
Tips & tricks
For best results, make sure the egg whites are at room temperature and avoid overmixing the batter to maintain the macarons' light and airy texture.
Cost
$10