Chocolate and Pistachio Macaroons
December 18, 2024
Coffee and Walnut Macaroons
December 18, 2024Difficulty
Easy / Beginner
Prep time
1 hour 15 minutes
Cooking time
15 minutes
Makes
18 servings
Description
These chocolate cream macaroons have rich and luscious chocolate and cream texture that melts in your mouth with each bite. These macaroons are perfect for celebrations.
Instructions
- Oil and line a large baking tray with baking parchment.
- Grind the almonds, and icing sugar together in a food processor to a very fine powder.
- Whisk the egg whites to stiff peaks in a clean bowl then fold in the almond and sugar mixture.
- Spoon the mixture into a piping bag fitted with a plain nozzle and pipe 2 1/2cm/1'' rounds onto the baking tray.
- Leave them to stand for 30 minutes to form a skin.
- Preheat the oven to 170°C (150° fan)/ 325 F/ gas 3.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes. Slide the paper onto a cold work surface and leave the macaroons to cool completely.
- Chop the chocolate and transfer to a bowl. Heat the cream until it starts to simmer, then pour over the chopped chocolate and stir until the mixture has cooled and thickened.
- Chill until thick enough to pipe.
- Spoon the ganache into a piping bag fitted with a medium plain nozzle and pipe an even round onto half of the macaroons.
- Sandwich together with the other half.
Ingredients
- 175g/ 6oz/ 1 1/2 cups ground almonds
- 175g/ 6oz/ 1 1/2 cups icing (confectioners') sugar
- 2 large egg whites
- 110g/ 4oz/ 1/2 cup white chocolate (To decorate)
- 110ml/ 4fl. oz/ 1/2 cup double (heavy) cream (To decorate)
About me
At Crispy Crust Confections, we specialize in crafting delicious, high-quality desserts made with love and the finest ingredients. From cakes to cookies, each treat is baked fresh and designed to make your celebrations sweeter. Thank you for visiting, and we can't wait to share our passion for baking with you!