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Heart-Shaped Macarons

Delicate heart-shaped macarons with crisp shells and creamy filling, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 macarons
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Baking, French
Calories: 90
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Macaron Shells
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 2 large egg whites (at room temperature) Aged for better foaming
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 dash red or pink food coloring (optional)
Filling
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar For filling
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For filling
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 dash red food coloring (optional for filling)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Sift powdered sugar and almond flour; set aside.
  2. Whisk egg whites until soft peaks form, then gradually add granulated sugar and continue whisking until stiff peaks appear.
  3. Fold in the sifted mixture and add food coloring if desired.
  4. Pipe heart shapes on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let sit for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Baking
  1. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and bake for 18-20 minutes.
Filling
  1. For the filling, beat butter until smooth, then add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt; mix in heavy cream for the right consistency.
  2. Once the shells are cool, pipe buttercream onto half of them, sandwiching with another shell.
  3. Refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.

Notes

For best results, let the egg whites age for a day. Use a pastry mat for shaping, and ensure to dry the macarons properly before baking.