Description
Delight in these homemade strawberry macarons featuring delicate almond shells filled with a luscious strawberry cream and topped with whipped cream. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
- egg whites
- almond flour
- powdered sugar
- granulated sugar
- food coloring
- heavy cream
- vanilla extract
- strawberries
Instructions
- To assemble the macarons, take one macaron shell and pipe a generous amount of the strawberry filling onto the flat side. Place another macaron shell on top, flat side down, gently pressing to create a sandwich.
- Repeat this process until all the macaron shells are filled. For an extra touch, prepare the whipped cream topping by whipping the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Finally, pipe a dollop of whipped cream on top of each assembled macaron for a beautiful finish. These macarons can be served immediately or stored in the refrigerator for a few hours to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- Make sure to age the egg whites for at least 24 hours for the best results.
- Use a kitchen scale for accurate measurements, especially for the almond flour and powdered sugar.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of food coloring to achieve your desired shade.
- Macarons can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes