Luxurious Raspberry Pistachio Macarons 🍬✨
These delicate, nutty macarons are filled with sweet raspberry jam and topped with finely chopped pistachios for a sophisticated touch. Perfect for gifting or a decadent dessert!
🛒 Ingredients
For the Macarons:
1 1/4 cups almond flour
1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
3 large egg whites, at room temperature
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pink gel food coloring
For the Filling and Decoration:
1/2 cup raspberry jam
1/4 cup pistachios, finely chopped
🍳 Directions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets:
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
2️⃣ Sift Dry Ingredients:
Sift almond flour and powdered sugar into a large bowl. Discard any large pieces to ensure a smooth macaron batter.
3️⃣ Make the Meringue:
In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites with a hand or stand mixer until foamy.
Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
Mix in the vanilla extract and a few drops of pink gel food coloring.
4️⃣ Fold in Dry Ingredients:
Gently fold the almond flour mixture into the meringue in batches.
Use a spatula to fold until the batter is thick and flows like lava. Be careful not to overmix or undermix.
5️⃣ Pipe the Macarons:
Transfer the batter to a piping bag fitted with a round tip.
Pipe small, even circles onto the prepared baking sheets.
Tap the baking sheets firmly on the counter to release air bubbles.
6️⃣ Rest and Bake:
Let the piped macarons sit at room temperature for 30–60 minutes, until a skin forms on the surface.
Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the macarons are set and lift easily from the parchment paper.
Allow to cool completely on the baking sheets.
7️⃣ Fill and Assemble:
Pair up the macarons by size.
Spread a small amount of raspberry jam on the flat side of one macaron.
Sandwich with another macaron shell.
Lightly sprinkle the tops with finely chopped pistachios for added flavor and elegance.
🍴 Recipe Notes
Resting Time: Ensure macarons rest adequately before baking to form a proper "skin" and avoid cracking.
Texture Check: The batter should ribbon off the spatula and settle back into itself within 10–15 seconds.
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.
📋 Details
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 48 minutes
Servings: 12 macarons
Calories: ~90 kcal per macaron
Enjoy these delightful, luxurious macarons with a cup of tea or as the perfect addition to any dessert table! 🌟🍓
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