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pink strawberry macarons with fresh strawberries on a white plate

Strawberry Macaron Shells

Delightful and elegant strawberry macaron shells that bring warmth and joy to family gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine French
Servings 24 pieces
Calories 100 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Macaron Shells

  • 100 g egg whites (aged if possible)
  • 100 g white granulated sugar
  • 105 g almond flour (finely sifted)
  • 100 g powdered sugar
  • 5 g freeze-dried strawberry powder
  • 1 drop fuchsia gel food coloring (optional)

For the Filling

  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened (56 g)
  • 1.5 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted (187.5 g)
  • 1/3 cup freeze-dried strawberry powder (30 g)
  • 2-4 tbsp milk or water (as needed) To reach desired consistency.
  • 56 g white chocolate For drizzling
  • 5 g powdered freeze-dried strawberries For garnish

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicon mat.
  • Gather your mixing bowls, spatula, and piping bags.

Preparing the Meringue

  • In a bowl, sift together the almond flour and powdered sugar.
  • In a stand mixer, whip the aged egg whites until frothy. Gradually add the granulated sugar while whisking.
  • Continue whipping until you achieve stiff peaks, about 5 minutes.

Making the Macaron Shells

  • Gently fold the sifted almond flour and powdered sugar mixture into the meringue.
  • Transfer the batter to a piping bag fitted with a round tip.
  • Pipe little rounds onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about an inch between them.
  • Let the macaron shells sit at room temperature for 30 to 60 minutes.
  • Bake the macarons for about 15-20 minutes, or until they are slightly golden on the edges.

Making the Filling

  • While the shells are baking, whip the softened unsalted butter until fluffy.
  • Sift in the confectioners’ sugar and freeze-dried strawberry powder. Add milk or water to achieve desired consistency.

Assembly

  • Once the macarons are cool, pipe the filling onto the flat side of one shell and place another shell on top.
  • Melt the white chocolate and drizzle it over the assembled macarons.
  • Finish with a sprinkle of powdered freeze-dried strawberries.

Notes

If almond flour is hard to find, substitute with finely ground pistachios. Clean the kitchen while waiting for the macaron shells to set for an organized process.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 15mgSugar: 10g
Keyword Baking, French Pastry, Macaron Recipe, Strawberry Macaron
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