Description
You will fall in love with these bakery-style blackberry macarons. Crisp shells, creamy centers, and bold berry flavor make them impossible to resist.
Ingredients
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100 g almond flour, finely ground
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100 g powdered sugar
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70 g egg whites, room temperature
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90 g granulated sugar
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1/4 tsp cream of tartar
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Purple or pink gel food coloring, optional
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 1/2 cups powdered sugar for filling
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1/4 cup blackberry puree, reduced
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
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Line baking sheets with parchment paper and prepare a piping bag with a round tip.
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Sift almond flour and powdered sugar together twice into a bowl.
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Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until foamy, then add granulated sugar and whip to stiff peaks.
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Fold dry ingredients into the meringue until the batter flows slowly.
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Pipe small circles onto baking sheets and tap to remove air bubbles.
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Rest shells until dry to the touch, about 30 to 45 minutes.
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Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 14 to 16 minutes and cool completely.
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Beat butter, powdered sugar, blackberry puree, and vanilla until smooth.
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Pipe filling onto shells, sandwich, and chill before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Category: Cooking
- Cuisine: American