French Chocolate Macarons

Delicate almond meringue cookies sandwiched with rich chocolate ganache. Technically challenging but worth the effort for the smooth tops and ruffled feet.

1h 38mTime
HardDifficulty
20 pplServings
FrenchCuisine
French Chocolate Macarons

Ingredients

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  • 140 g Almond Flour
  • 130 g Powdered Sugar
  • 10 g Cocoa Powder
  • 100 g Egg Whites
  • 90 g Granulated Sugar
  • 100 g Dark Chocolate
  • 100 ml Heavy Cream

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BakingChocolateFrenchCookieFancyDessert

Instructions

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Sift the almond flour, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder together twice to remove lumps

to . Gradually add granulated sugar and whip to (French Meringue)

Fold the dry ingredients into the meringue (Macaronage) until batter flows like lava

Pipe 1.5 inch circles onto baking sheet with parchment paper/silpat

Tap the tray firmly on the counter to release bubbles. Let sit for 30 mins to form a skin

Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 15-18 minutes

Heat heavy cream and pour over dark chocolate. Stir for ganache

Sandwich the cooled shells with the ganache