National Macaron Day

Recipe for National Macaron Day

Celebrate National Macaron Day with these vibrant and delicious raspberry macarons, filled with a sweet and tangy buttercream. This French-inspired recipe is perfect for indulging in the sweet treats that bring people together.

Cook Time: 2 hours

Cooking Method: Baking

Category: Dessert

Cuisine: French

Yield: 12-15 macarons

Suitable For Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

• Almond flour: 1 1/2 cups
• Confectioner's sugar: 1 1/2 cups
• Egg whites: 3 large
• Granulated sugar: 1 cup
• Raspberry extract: 1/2 teaspoon
• Food coloring (pink): a few drops
• Unsalted butter, softened: 1/2 cup
• Powdered sugar: 1 cup
• Raspberry jam: 1/2 cup

Materials

• Stand mixer
• Piping bag and round tip
• Baking sheet lined with parchment paper

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and sift the almond flour and confectioner's sugar into a medium bowl.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gradually add the granulated sugar and whip until stiff and glossy.
3. Add the raspberry extract and food coloring to the egg mixture and mix until combined.
4. Sift the almond flour mixture over the egg mixture and gently fold until well combined.
5. Transfer the mixture to a piping bag fitted with a round tip. Pipe small, round circles onto the prepared baking sheet.
6. Tap the baking sheet gently to remove any air bubbles and let the macarons sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to an hour to form a skin.
7. Bake the macarons for 15-20 minutes, or until the tops are firm and the edges are lightly golden brown.
8. Allow the macarons to cool completely on the baking sheet.
9. To make the buttercream, beat the softened butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and mix until smooth and creamy.
10. Pair up the macaron shells by size and shape. Spoon a small amount of buttercream onto one half of the shell and top with another shell. Fill with raspberry jam and serve.