Ingredients
Method
Prepare Macaron Shells
- Preheat the oven to 150°C (300°F) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Sift together almond flour and powdered sugar in a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites until foamy, then gradually add granulated sugar and continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the almond flour mixture into the egg whites, adding food coloring if desired, until the mixture flows like lava.
- Transfer the mixture to a piping bag and pipe small circles onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Let the piped macarons sit for 30 minutes to form a skin, then bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely before removing from the parchment.
Prepare Buttercream Filling
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until well combined.
- Add heavy cream and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and fluffy.
Assemble Macaron Towers
- Pair the macaron shells with similar sizes and pipe buttercream filling onto the flat side of one shell.
- Sandwich with the other shell to form a macaron.
- Stack the macarons on a stand or cake board to create a tower, decorating with edible glitter and fresh fruit as desired.
Nutrition
Notes
Ensure the egg whites are aged for optimal results. Macarons can be made a day in advance and stored in an airtight container.
