Strawberry French Macarons
Delicate and visually stunning, Strawberry French Macarons are airy treats filled with creamy strawberry jam and butter, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Macaron Shells
- 1.75 cups powdered sugar Provides sweetness.
- 1 cup almond flour Adds flavor and texture.
- 4 large egg whites Creates the meringue base.
- 0.25 teaspoon cream of tartar Stabilizes egg whites.
- 1 cup granulated sugar Sweetens the meringue.
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances flavor.
- 1 dash pink food coloring For decoration (optional).
Filling
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened Base for creaminess.
- 1.5 cups powdered sugar Adds sweetness to filling.
- 0.25 cups strawberry jam Flavorful filling.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Sift together powdered sugar and almond flour into a bowl.
- Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add granulated sugar while beating until stiff peaks form.
- Add vanilla extract and optional pink food coloring, mixing gently until combined.
- Fold in sifted powdered sugar and almond flour mixture carefully.
- Transfer the batter to a piping bag and pipe small circles onto the baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
- Tap baking sheets on the counter to remove air bubbles.
- Allow piped batter to sit for 30-60 minutes until a skin forms.
Baking
- Bake the shells for 15-18 minutes, then let them cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Beat softened butter and powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in strawberry jam until evenly combined.
Assembly
- Pipe filling onto half of the macaron shells and gently sandwich them together.
Notes
Ensure all tools are clean and dry for meringue success. Use a kitchen scale for accurate measurements. Variations can include using different fruit jams or reducing sugar in the filling.