Homemade Macarons
When we think of homemade Macarons, the idea of those tasty cakes that are sold in the bakeries of Paris automatically comes to mind. But… did you know that the origin of this recipe is Italian and that they arrived in France thanks to Catalina de Medici?
Regardless of its beginnings, the truth is that these two cookies with different fillings are delicious and you cannot miss them. You dare?
Homemade Macarons recipe step by step
Before starting, it is good that you know that they do not usually come out perfect the first time we prepare them. But don’t be discouraged … you can try today, tomorrow, next time … (and eat them every day).
The secret is to get a good consistency of the dough and that the oven is at room temperature.
Ingredients
- 60 g of almond flour
- 140 g icing sugar
- 2 egg whites
- 30g sugar
- Gel colorants to taste
Utensils
- Containers
- Electric rods
- Spatula
- Pastry bag with nozzle 10 or 12
- Baking paper
- Baking tray
Preparation
- Separate the whites from the yolks and leave at room temperature.
- Assemble the first ones with electric rods until the foam appears. There add the sugar and then a few drops of food coloring. You will get a kind of consistent and dyed meringue.
- Now move on to what is called “macaronage”, that is, join the almond flour with the icing sugar and the white whipped to the point of snow.
- Mix using a spatula with enveloping movements, first adding half of the preparation and then the rest. It must remain as an intermediate between liquid and thick.
- Fill a piping bag with a 10 or 12 nozzle.
- Use parchment paper to line a cookie sheet.
- Make balls all the same size (approximately) and leaving a gap between them. Let dry at room temperature.
- Meanwhile you can start the oven at 150 ° C. Put the tray and cook for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove and let them cool.
- Unmold and fill with what you like the most. You need two cookies and a tablespoon of filling for each Macaron.
Data of interest
- Difficulty level: Hard
- Preparation time: 60 minutes
- Advice: Makes about 20 Macarons (or 40 cookies).
How to fill homemade Macarons?
Of course, without the filling, the macarons would not be the same. So, in addition to worrying about the cookies, make sure you have something yummy to put inside. Here are some ideas for you to choose your favorite:
1. Vanilla filling
A classic. Easy to recognize and do (you’ve had a lot of work with Macarons already)!
Ingredients
- 40g butter
- 40 g cream cheese
- 150 g icing sugar
- 2 tablespoons of vanilla essence
Utensils:
- Electric rods
- Container
- Pastry bag
preparation:
- Beat everything with the electric rods.
- Put in the pastry bag and chill for half an hour in the fridge.
- Fill one lid with Macaron and close with another.
2. Chocolate filling
If you love cocoa in all its variations, this idea is perfect for you.
Ingredients
- 100 g of liquid cream
- 2 gelatin sheets
- 100 g of chocolate
- 50g butter
- 30g sugar
Utensils
- Saucepan
- Wooden spoon
- Container
Preparation
- Heat the cream in a saucepan.
- Add the previously hydrated gelatin.
- Add the chocolate and mix when it melts.
- Put the butter and sugar. Keep stirring so that a homogeneous cream remains.
- Transfer to a container and let it cool.
- Put in the fridge for 2 hours and then fill the Macarons.
Data of interest
- Difficulty level: Easy
- Preparation time: 30 minutes + 2 hours in the fridge
- Advice: It can be white or dark chocolate depending on your tastes.
We hope the homemade macarons turn out great!
