Raspberry Macarons
Raspberry Macarons are delightful French pastries with a smooth and crisp outer shell and a delicious raspberry buttercream filling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Approximately 24 macarons 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 large egg whites
- 1/2 cup caster sugar
- 1/2 cup raspberry puree (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk egg whites until frothy; gradually add caster sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Sift together almond flour and powdered sugar; gently fold into the meringue mixture.
- Transfer batter to a piping bag and pipe small circles onto prepared sheets. Let sit for 30 minutes until they form a skin.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, then cool completely before filling with raspberry buttercream.
Notes
- Make sure to let the macarons sit before baking to achieve the perfect texture.
- You can use fresh or frozen raspberries for the puree, just ensure they are well blended.
- Store macarons in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg