Nancy Macarons

Macarons are said to have originated in Italy, but they gained popularity in France and are now considered a quintessential French dessert.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 75 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 6.

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Nancy Macarons

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: French Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 15 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 1440

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 100 gram Almond flour
• 100 gram Powdered sugar
• 3 unit Egg whites
• 75 gram Granulated sugar
• 2 drop Food coloring
• 150 gram Buttercream filling

Instructions

1. Sift almond flour and powdered sugar together.
2. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add granulated sugar while continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
3. Fold in the sifted almond flour and powdered sugar mixture. Add food coloring and mix until well combined.
4. Transfer the mixture to a piping bag and pipe small rounds onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Let the macarons rest for 30 minutes to develop a crust.
6. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and bake the macarons for 15 minutes.
7. Once baked, let the macarons cool completely.
8. Sandwich the macarons with buttercream filling.
9. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 120kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 18g6%

Sugars 14g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.