Description
Sweet, delicate, and made for celebrations, these Strawberry Champagne Macarons feel like a bakery splurge you can actually make at home. Perfect for parties, gifts, or when you want dessert to feel extra special.
Ingredients
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1 cup almond flour, finely ground
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3/4 cup powdered sugar
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2 large egg whites, room temperature
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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Pink gel food coloring, optional
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1/2 cup champagne or sparkling wine
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
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1/4 cup strawberry puree
Instructions
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Sift almond flour and powdered sugar together and set aside.
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Whip egg whites until foamy, then add granulated sugar and beat to stiff peaks.
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Fold dry ingredients into meringue until batter flows smoothly.
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Pipe batter onto lined baking sheets and let rest until dry to the touch.
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Bake at 300°F until shells are set and cooled completely.
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Reduce champagne by half and cool.
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Beat butter with powdered sugar, then mix in strawberry puree and champagne reduction.
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Fill cooled shells, sandwich together, and chill before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25mins
- Category: Cooking
- Cuisine: American