Description
These Peach Raspberry Macarons are an elegant, fruity twist on the classic French cookie. With crisp outer shells, chewy interiors, and a creamy peach-raspberry buttercream filling, they’re a showstopper for any occasion. Whether you’re looking for a quick dessert for a tea party or healthy snack alternatives that feel indulgent, these pastel treats are gluten-free, photogenic, and surprisingly easy to make with the right tips. Perfect for anyone seeking easy recipes, dessert ideas, or food ideas for gatherings.
Ingredients
1 cup almond flour
1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
3 large egg whites
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar (optional)
Peach gel food coloring
Pink gel food coloring
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons peach jam or puree
1 tablespoon raspberry preserves or puree
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Sift almond flour and powdered sugar into a large mixing bowl to remove lumps.
2. Beat egg whites until foamy, then slowly add granulated sugar (and cream of tartar, if using). Whip until stiff, glossy peaks form.
3. Fold dry ingredients into the meringue gently until the batter flows like lava.
4. Divide and color the batter with peach and pink gel food coloring.
5. Pipe circles onto parchment-lined baking sheets and tap trays to release air bubbles.
6. Let rest for 30–60 minutes until tops form a skin.
7. Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 14–16 minutes until risen with “feet.” Cool completely.
8. Cream the butter until fluffy, then add peach jam, raspberry preserves, and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
9. Pipe filling onto half of the macaron shells and sandwich with the other halves.
10. Refrigerate assembled macarons for 24 hours to allow flavors to develop.
Notes
Let your macarons rest long enough before baking to prevent cracking.
Use gel—not liquid—food coloring to avoid affecting the consistency.
Aging the macarons 24–48 hours in the fridge enhances their flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 12mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: macarons, peach raspberry macarons, French cookies, easy desserts, gluten-free treats