Description
Indulge in these exquisite raspberry pistachio macarons that combine tart and nutty flavors in a delicate shell, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Almond Flour
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 3 large Aged Egg Whites
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon Cream of Tartar
- 1 teaspoon Raspberry Extract or Powder
- As-needed Gel Food Coloring (Deep Pink or Magenta)
- 8 oz White Chocolate
- 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Pistachios or Pistachio Paste
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- Pinch of Salt
Instructions
- Prep the egg whites by allowing them to reach room temperature. Sprinkle cream of tartar in and whisk until soft peaks begin to form.
- Gradually incorporate granulated sugar while whisking until glossy peaks rise and hold their shape beautifully.
- Sift the almond flour and powdered sugar in another bowl, creating a light and airy mixture.
- Gently fold the meringue into your dry ingredients until everything coalesces into a soft, pliable batter.
- Introduce your gel food coloring until you get the stunning hue mixed in without overworking the batter.
- Line your baking sheets with silicone mats or parchment paper and pipe uniform rounds using a piping bag.
- Allow the piped shells to rest for 30-60 minutes until a skin forms.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 300°F (150°C) for 15-20 minutes while turning the sheets halfway through.
- Heat the heavy cream until just simmering, then pour over white chocolate pieces to mix until smooth.
- Fold in ground pistachios, butter, and a pinch of salt until velvety and divine.
- Assemble macaron shells by pairing like-sized ones, pipe ganache, and press the corresponding shell on top.
- Rest the assembled macarons in the fridge for 24 hours for enhanced flavor.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare ganache a day in advance. Use an air fryer for unique baking or experiment with fillings.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg