How to Make French Macarons - A Tutorial Recipe Video

Don't be afraid of making macarons, with this video I will prove how simple it is to make them =) This tutorial approaches the classic french meringue method, learn step by step how to make a perfect macaron with a delicious filling. On my second tutorial you will learn how every single ingredient affect your macaron and the most common mistakes people make when making french macarons.

Summary

Cooking Time30 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexJust EnjoyServings8
CuisineCourse
TasteMethod
VegetarianMain Ingredient

Ingredients

For the shell:
 Egg whites2 Medium
 Granulated sugar30 Gram
 Confectioner's sugar200 Gram
 Pistachio55 Gram
 Almond55 Gram
For the filling:
 Condensed milk198 Gram
 Unsalted butter1 Teaspoon
 Vanilla extract1 Teaspoon
 Heavy cream2 Tablespoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 319 Calories from Fat 90

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 11 g16.2%

Saturated Fat 3.2 g15.9%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 14.9 mg5%

Sodium 125.9 mg5.2%

Total Carbohydrates 46 g15.5%

Dietary Fiber 1.5 g6.2%

Sugars 42.6 g

Protein 11 g21.6%

Vitamin A 3.5% Vitamin C 1.7%

Calcium 10.3% Iron 3.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

GETTING READY
1. Break 2 egg whites in a bowl and place in the refrigerator overnight.
2. Preheat oven to 280 degrees Fahrenheit.
3. Line a tray with parchment paper.

MAKING
4. For the shell: In a blender, add almonds, pistachios and confectionery sugar and grind together and set aside.
5. Add the cold egg whites into the mixer and whip. Add granulated sugar and continue to whip until peaks are formed.
6. Fold in the pistachio-almond-sugar mix into the egg whites.
7. Place the mix into a pastry bag.
8. Squeeze the macaroons onto the parchment paper and set aside for an hour.
9. For the filling: In a pan on medium heat, add condensed milk, butter, vanilla and stir. Stir constantly.
10. Add heavy cream when the mix is coming off the pan and continue to stir for 2 more minutes. Then, take off the heat and let it cool.
11. Pop the macaroons into the oven for 15-20 minutes.
12. Remove from oven and remove the macaroons from the parchment paper.
13. Spoon some of the filling onto a macaroon and close with another macaroon.

SERVING
14. Plate and serve as a dessert.

Comments

Anonymous

Savorique says :

To avoid the tiny bumps you can see on top of the shell (perfect shell is smooth) which are due to trapped air bubbles when mixing the sugared almonds with the whites, you should use a pastry scrapper. Press down the mixture a dozen times gently to release the air within the mixture.
Posted on: 13 April 2011 - 8:37am
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