Description
Delicate and decadent chocolate macarons with crisp shells, chewy centers, and a luscious chocolate ganache filling. A perfect French-inspired treat for indulging or impressing guests.
Ingredients
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup almond flour
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 large egg whites
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Pinch of salt
1/2 cup dark chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Sift powdered sugar, almond flour, and cocoa powder together in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- In a separate clean bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Add cream of tartar and salt.
- Gradually add granulated sugar, one tablespoon at a time, and beat until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the sifted dry mixture into the meringue with a spatula until the batter flows like lava.
- Transfer the batter into a piping bag with a round tip and pipe even circles onto prepared trays.
- Tap trays against the counter to release air bubbles. Let rest 30–60 minutes until a skin forms.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, rotating trays halfway through. Let cool completely on the baking sheets.
- For filling, melt dark chocolate using a double boiler, stir in cream until smooth, and let cool slightly.
- Pair macaron shells, pipe ganache onto one, and sandwich with another.
Notes
Resting time is crucial for preventing cracks—make sure shells form a skin before baking.
Macarons taste even better the next day as flavors meld.
Store in the fridge up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
Customize fillings with espresso, raspberry jam, or extra cocoa for variety.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
