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Strawberry Macarons

Light, bright, and slightly fancy, these strawberry macarons are a perfect treat with a sweet filling that showcases fresh strawberry flavor.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: French
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Macaron Shells
  • 110 g fine almond flour Sifted
  • 200 g powdered sugar Sifted
  • 3 large egg whites Room temperature
  • 50 g granulated sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
For the Filling
  • 200 g strawberry buttercream or jam Choose one or mix both for balanced flavor

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather all ingredients and have a piping bag and baking sheet ready.
  2. Sift the almond flour and powdered sugar together twice to remove lumps.
  3. Whip the egg whites with a pinch of salt until foamy, then gradually add granulated sugar, beating to stiff, glossy peaks.
  4. Carefully fold the dry mixture into the meringue until the batter flows like a thick ribbon. Do not overmix or undermix.
Baking
  1. Pipe small rounds onto a lined baking sheet and tap the tray gently to release air bubbles.
  2. Allow the macarons to rest at room temperature until a thin skin forms, about 20 to 40 minutes.
  3. Preheat the oven to about 300 to 320 °F (150 to 160 °C). Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, watching closely to prevent browning.
Assembly
  1. Once the shells have cooled, match pairs and pipe strawberry buttercream or spread strawberry jam between them.
  2. Chill slightly to allow the filling to set before serving.

Notes

Tips for success: Use room temperature egg whites for better whipping. Sift well to eliminate lumps in the dry mix. Watch the macaronage to achieve the right batter consistency. Let the shells form a skin before baking to help with foot formation.