Heart Macarons: 7 Irresistible Love-themed Treats
Heart Macarons are elegant, romantic treats with crisp shells, chewy centers, and luscious creamy fillings. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, weddings, bridal showers, and special celebrations.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 macarons 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 100 g almond flour (finely ground, blanched)
- 100 g powdered sugar
- 100 g granulated sugar
- 75 g egg whites, aged at room temperature
- 25 ml water
- Gel food coloring (optional)
- Macaron filling of choice (buttercream, ganache, or jam)
Instructions
- Sift almond flour and powdered sugar together twice and set aside.
- Heat granulated sugar and water to 240°F (115°C).
- Whip egg whites until foamy, then slowly pour in the hot sugar syrup while mixing.
- Whip until glossy, stiff peaks form.
- Fold dry ingredients and gel coloring gently into the meringue until batter flows like lava.
- Pipe heart shapes onto lined baking sheets.
- Let shells rest 20–45 minutes until a skin forms.
- Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 12–14 minutes.
- Cool completely, fill, and mature overnight in the refrigerator.
Notes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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