Ingredients
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- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 4 egg whites
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 cup salted caramel sauce
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together almond flour, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add granulated sugar and cream of tartar, and continue beating until glossy and stiff peaks form.
- Fold the dry mixture into the egg whites until just combined.
- Pipe the mixture onto prepared baking sheets and let them rest for 30 minutes.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, then let cool completely.
- To make the filling, beat together the softened butter and heavy cream until creamy. Gradually add caramel sauce.
- Sandwich the macarons with the caramel buttercream filling.
Notes
- Ensure that all equipment is clean and dry to achieve the best macaron texture.
- Use a kitchen scale for accurate measurements.
- Let the macarons mature in the fridge for 24 hours for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg