Delicious Macaron Magic: Your Easy Guide to Perfect Treats

Discover the joy of making gluten-free macarons at home, featuring customizable flavors and impressive presentation.

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 16

Resting Time 1

Total Time 1 46

Servings: 24 macarons

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: French

Calories: 100

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Macaron Shells

1 cup Almond Flour Opt for fine almond flour for the best texture.
1.75 cups Powdered Sugar Essential for a smooth batter.
3 large Egg Whites Ensure they’re at room temperature.
0.25 cups Granulated Sugar Stabilizes whipped egg whites.
tsp Cream of Tartar Optional for stabilizing egg whites.

For the Filling

1 cup Buttercream/Ganache/Jam Customize based on your cravings.

Equipment

mixing bowl
piping bag
Baking Sheets
Parchment paper

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Simple French Macarons

Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Sift together almond flour and powdered sugar at least twice.
Whip egg whites until foamy, gradually add granulated sugar, then beat until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold the sifted dry ingredients into the meringue.
Pipe small circles onto prepared baking sheets and allow to rest for 30-60 minutes.
Gently tap the baking sheets to release air bubbles, then bake for 16 minutes.
Cool the macarons on baking sheets for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Fill the cooled macarons with your choice of filling.
Store filled macarons in an airtight container in the fridge for at least 24 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure all tools are grease-free for best results. The resting period after piping is crucial.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!