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Raspberry Macarons Recipe

Delicious Raspberry Macarons Recipe for Sweet Moments

Discover the delightful Raspberry Macarons Recipe perfect for any occasion, featuring crisp almond shells and creamy raspberry buttercream.
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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: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shells
  • 1 cup Almond Meal Almond flour can be a substitute.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Essential for texture.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Stabilizes the meringue.
  • 3 large Egg Whites Should be room temperature.
  • 1/2 cup Freeze-dried Raspberries Crush finely for dusting.
For the Buttercream
  • 1 cup Butter Contributes richness.
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Raspberries Used for syrup.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Intensifies raspberry flavor.

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • food processor
  • Piping bag
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or a Silpat mat.
  2. In a food processor, combine the almond meal and powdered sugar, then sift.
  3. Beat egg whites on medium speed until foamy, then gradually add granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
  4. Gently fold the almond mixture into the meringue until consistent.
  5. Pipe 3/4-inch rounds onto prepared sheets using the traced circles as a guide.
  6. Rest the piped macaron shells for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Bake for about 15 minutes until shells rise and are slightly firm.
  8. Prepare the raspberry buttercream by simmering raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice, then strain.
  9. Beat butter until fluffy, then incorporate cooled raspberry syrup.
  10. Assemble macarons by piping buttercream onto half, then sandwich with other shells.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, ensure egg whites are at room temperature and monitor oven temperature closely.

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