Red Macarons
Crisp almond meringue shells with a smooth pink filling—a delightful treat that's easier than you think.
- Total time
- 60 min
- Servings
- 12
- Calories
- 180
- Protein
- 3g
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1.75 cups powdered sugar
- 3 large egg whites
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon red food coloring
- ½ cup pink frosting
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a bowl, whisk together 1 cup almond flour and 1.75 cups powdered sugar. Set aside.
- 3
In a separate bowl, beat 3 egg whites until foamy. Gradually add 0.25 cup granulated sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
- 4
Fold the dry mixture into the meringue along with 0.5 teaspoon red food coloring until just combined and smooth.
- 5
Pipe 1.5 inch circles onto the prepared sheet. Tap the sheet to release air bubbles. Let rest 30 minutes until skins form. Bake for 15 minutes, until shells are set and slightly crisp. Cool completely, then sandwich with 0.5 cup pink frosting.
- 6
Once cooled, pair similar-sized shells and spread about 1 teaspoon of pink frosting on one shell, then top with another. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
Tools you’ll need
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- electric mixer
- mixing bowls
- piping bag
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