Description
Delight your loved ones with these adorable Heart-Shaped Macarons, perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion. These gluten-free treats are not only visually appealing but also deliciously light and airy.
Ingredients
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For the Macaron Shells:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup almond flour
- 2 large egg whites at room temperature
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- Gel food coloring (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
For the Filling:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Macaron Shells: Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Pulse almond flour and powdered sugar, sift into a bowl. Beat egg whites until foamy, add cream of tartar, beat to stiff peaks. Add sugar, coloring, extract, fold in flour mixture.
- Bake the Macarons: Pipe heart shapes onto parchment, tap to remove air bubbles. Let sit, bake at 300°F for 15-17 minutes. Cool completely.
- Make the Filling: Beat butter, add powdered sugar, cream, salt, and extract. Pipe onto shells, sandwich.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for 24 hours before serving for best texture.
Notes
- Macarons are sensitive to moisture and temperature—use aged egg whites and measure ingredients precisely.
- You can flavor and color the shells and filling in endless combinations.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
