Description
Perfectly crisp, chewy, and bursting with fresh lemon flavor, these macarons taste like a Parisian bakery dream. Make them once and watch everyone ask for your secret.
Ingredients
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100 g almond flour
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100 g powdered sugar
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70 g egg whites
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70 g granulated sugar
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Zest of 2 lemons
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Yellow gel food coloring
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113 g unsalted butter
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180 g powdered sugar for filling
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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Pinch of salt
Instructions
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Sift almond flour and powdered sugar together twice, then mix with lemon zest.
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Whip egg whites until foamy, add granulated sugar, and beat to stiff peaks with gel coloring.
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Fold dry ingredients into meringue until batter flows smoothly.
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Pipe circles onto lined trays, tap to release air, and rest until dry.
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Bake at 300°F or 150°C for 14 to 16 minutes, rotating halfway.
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Beat butter, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and salt until fluffy.
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Fill cooled shells, sandwich gently, and chill 24 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Category: Cooking
- Cuisine: American