Heart-Shaped Macarons
Delightful heart-shaped macarons that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Macaron Shells
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 2 large egg whites (at room temperature) Age the egg whites for better volume.
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Red or pink food coloring (optional)
Buttercream Filling
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar For buttercream.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For buttercream.
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk Adjust for consistency.
- a pinch salt
- Red food coloring (optional for buttercream)
Instructions
Preparation
- Sift together powdered sugar and almond flour in a bowl.
- Whisk egg whites until soft peaks form, then gradually add granulated sugar until you achieve stiff peaks.
- Fold the almond flour mixture into the egg whites until the batter looks thick and lava-like.
- Pipe heart shapes onto parchment paper and let them rest for 30 minutes.
Baking
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and bake for 18-20 minutes.
Buttercream Preparation
- Beat softened butter, mix in powdered sugar, and add vanilla and salt.
- Adjust with cream for the right consistency.
Assembly
- Once the shells are cooled, pipe buttercream onto one shell and sandwich with another.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 24 hours before serving.
Notes
Serve on a beautiful platter; pair with hot cocoa or rosé. For optimal flavor, chill them overnight.