Description
Delicate yet rich, these chocolate macarons are the ultimate treat for any dessert lover. With a crisp shell, chewy center, and velvety ganache filling, they’re an elegant choice for celebrations or indulgent moments. Whether you’re looking for quick breakfast ideas, an easy recipe to impress, or fun food ideas for dessert boards, these French chocolate macarons will elevate your baking game. A must-have in your collection of easy dessert recipes and chocolate lover’s favorites.
Ingredients
65 g almond flour
120 g powdered sugar
15 g unsweetened cocoa powder
2 large egg whites (about 66 g), room temperature
65 g granulated sugar
1/8 tsp cream of tartar (optional)
120 ml heavy cream
100 g semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
20 g unsalted butter
Instructions
1. Sift almond flour, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder into a bowl to remove lumps.
2. In a clean bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Slowly add granulated sugar and cream of tartar, and whip until stiff peaks form.
3. Gradually fold dry ingredients into the meringue until the batter flows like lava.
4. Transfer the batter to a piping bag and pipe 1.5-inch circles on a parchment-lined tray.
5. Tap tray to remove air bubbles and rest for 30–60 minutes until a skin forms.
6. Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 12–14 minutes. Cool completely before removing.
7. For ganache: heat cream until simmering, pour over chocolate, stir until melted, then add butter and mix until smooth.
8. Let ganache cool until thickened. Pipe onto half the shells and sandwich with remaining ones.
9. Refrigerate for 24 hours for best texture. Serve at room temperature.
Notes
Use aged egg whites (24–48 hours) at room temperature for stable meringue.
Be precise with measurements using a kitchen scale for best results.
Allow macarons to mature in the fridge for 24 hours to enhance texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 12 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 8 mg
Keywords: chocolate macarons, ganache filling, easy dessert, gluten-free, french cookies