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Raspberry Macarons

Gourmet Raspberry Macarons That Wow Every Sweet Tooth

Raspberry Macarons are a delightful treat with almond shells and raspberry buttercream, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 macarons
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shells
  • 1 cup Almond Meal Can substitute with almond flour.
  • 1 1/2 Powdered Sugar No direct substitutes recommended.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Essential for achieving stiff peaks.
  • 3 large Egg Whites Should be room temperature.
  • 1 cup Freeze-Dried Raspberries Can use raspberry powder as an alternative.
For the Buttercream Filling
  • 1/2 cup Butter Unsalted is recommended.
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Raspberries Used to make raspberry syrup.
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice Optional for a lighter flavor.

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • food processor
  • Piping Bag
  • Baking Sheets
  • Sieve
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Pulse almond meal and powdered sugar in a food processor and sift into a bowl.
  3. Beat egg whites in a clean bowl until foamy, gradually adding granulated sugar, then beat until stiff peaks form.
  4. Fold the almond mixture into the meringue using a spatula until smooth.
  5. Fill a pastry bag with the macaron batter and pipe 3/4-inch rounds on the baking sheets.
  6. Dust crushed freeze-dried raspberries on top of each macaron shell.
  7. Let the piped shells rest for at least 30 minutes until the surface feels dry.
  8. Bake the macarons for 15 minutes and cool on baking sheets.
  9. Prepare the raspberry buttercream by beating the raspberry syrup into softened butter.
  10. Pipe the filling onto half of the macaron shells and top with another shell.
  11. Consider adding crushed raspberry seeds or edible glitter for presentation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 10mgPotassium: 25mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

For optimal freshness, store assembled macarons in an airtight container in the refrigerator for no more than three days.

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