What makes macarons so special?

A more sophisticated dessert: macarons are considered a more sophisticated dessert due to their high-end ingredients and delicate preparation process . The delicate texture of macarons – a crispy shell with a soft, chewy interior – makes them a unique and enjoyable dessert.

How does Pierre Herme make macarons?

The macarons are made in the usual way, combining an Italian meringue with a mix of egg whites, ground almonds and icing sugar . These are then piped onto baking sheets lined with greaseproof paper and a macaron template for piping.

Are macarons junk food?

While generally considered the least healthy part of the macaron , many of the fillings are derived from natural fruits or can be made with sugar-free and keto recipes. Even with the tasty fillings, macarons are still healthier desserts when compared to other sweets, such as cupcakes.

Why do the French love macarons?

Macaron popularity is mainly due to its history . Macarons go way back in France. In fact, it all started back in the 1600s when Catherine De Médicis traveled from Italy to France. She was meant to marry the French king, and wanted to bring her favorite dessert to France: “Macaroni”.

Are macarons a luxury?

“ A French macaron could be considered a luxury item . You choose to eat one, you don't need to. They're difficult to make – it's practically an art. Perfect ones are made by master pastry chefs, in specialist patisseries.

Are macarons overpriced?

In conclusion, macarons are expensive because of the high-quality ingredients, labor-intensive process, small batch sizes, and careful packaging. However, these factors are also what make macarons so special and delicious.

What is a fact about macaroons?

The first macarons were just cookies, crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside . In 1792, the macarons started to gain fame as two Carmelite nuns sold macaron cookies. It was not until the 1830s that bakers served the two-by-two by adding jams, liqueurs, and spices.

How to Make 10 Easy Macaron Recipes - XO, Katie Rosario (2024)

Are you scared to make the fancy French sandwich cookies? Guess what?! You don’t have to go through culinary school to make delicious and beautiful macaron cookies.

Now before we get started with these delicious recipes, I want to explain real quick what the difference is between Macarons and Macaroons. Both spellings are cookies yes that’s true but they are way different!

Macaron cookies are the fancy French (or Italian) Meringue sandwich cookies. Macaroon cookies are the coconut custard cookies.

Here is an awesome chart that quickly explains that difference between the two cookies!Found from Shari’s Berries

So before we get started here are some tools that you need to make these awesome cookies!

Make sure you have the following tools:

Stand Mixer with a whisk attachment or a Hand Mixer
Sifter
Rubber Spatula
Piping Bags and Tips
Silicone Baking Mat or Parchment Paper with cooking spray
Baking Sheet Pans
Gel Food Coloring

Let’s Start Baking!

1. Irish Cream Macarons

Found from XO, Katie Rosario

These Bailey’s Irish Cream Macarons are crispy and chewy with a creamy Bailey’s Buttercream filling. The macarons have espresso powder mixed into the meringue, so the coffee flavor is a nice compliment to the Irish Cream. The Bailey’s in the buttercream filling makes it light and airy looking like fresh whipped cream. Get the recipe at XO, Katie Rosario

2. Oh My Cherry Cheesecake Macarons

3. Cookies and Cream Macarons

Found from Broma Bakery

This recipe is perfect for a beginner baker. If you don’t have a scale for measuring out ingredients than this is for you! And of course who doesn’t love cookies n’ cream!

4. Coffee Macarons with Caramel Filling

Found from Tatyana’s Everyday Food

I love this tutorial; it starts with an easy to use step by step guide and also has a great video that is easy to understand. Sometimes macaron cookies can seem overwhelming this is so easy and man are they good coffee cookies!

5. Lemon Macarons Cookies

Found from Frugal Mom eh!

If you are looking for a little zest in your life here is a perfect little bite. Here’s my secret when using lemons. Whenever I get lemons from the market or from my neighbor’s tree; the first thing I do is to zest and juice them right away. Then I freeze the zest in 2 TBSP parchment paper pockets and I put the juice in Tupperware for freezing. This is so awesome for any last minute recipes or baking is when lemons are out of season. I know I am covered.

6. Crème Brulee Macarons

Found from Every Nook and Cranny

Crème Brulee is a traditional creamy custard with torched sugar on top and let me just say it is genius to have it made into a light meringue cookie! Yes, please!!

7. Gold Dusted Macarons with Champagne and Peach Buttercreme

Found from Tatyana’s Everyday Food

Peach and champagne is a classic combination that is perfect in the form of macaron cookies. If you love boozy desserts as I do then you should try this next. I have made this for New Year’s Eve parties and birthday celebrations.

8. Chocolate Mint Macarons

Found from Ashlee Marie

This is a French macaron technique that is very easy to make for a first-time baker. Chocolate and mint are so tasty you cannot go wrong.

9. Birthday Cake Macarons

Found from Sprinkles for Breakfast

These cookies are a celebration in itself! It is the perfect birthday cake in a light and fluffy cookie.

10. Chocolate and Raspberry Macarons

Found from Curious Cuisiniere

I highly recommend this recipe! I seriously love chocolate and raspberry together and the chocolate
meringue is not dry at all.

Happy Baking!

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