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Heart Shape Macarons For Valentine’s Day

Heart Shape Macarons For Valentine's Day
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Heart Shape Macarons for Valentine’s Day combine a delicate crunch with a chewy center, offering an elegant and sweet treat perfect for celebrating love. This approachable recipe works for beginners and seasoned bakers alike, allowing personalization with flavors and colors to create stunning, romantic macarons.

Ingredients

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Macaron Shells

  • 1 cup finely ground almond flour
  • 1 ¾ cups powdered sugar
  • 3 large egg whites, at room temperature
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • Red or pink food coloring (natural or artificial), a few drops

Filling

  • Buttercream, ganache, or jam of your choice (e.g. raspberry or strawberry jam)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients and Equipment: Sift almond flour and powdered sugar together to remove any lumps for a smooth shell. Ensure egg whites are at room temperature. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. Create the Meringue: Beat egg whites with an electric mixer until foamy. Gradually add granulated sugar and continue beating until stiff, glossy peaks form. Add a few drops of red or pink food coloring and gently mix to distribute evenly.
  3. Fold in the Dry Ingredients: Carefully fold the sifted almond flour and powdered sugar into the meringue with a spatula until the mixture flows slowly off the spatula like lava. Avoid overmixing or undermixing to achieve the right consistency.
  4. Pipe the Heart Shapes: Transfer batter into a piping bag with a round tip. Pipe heart shapes onto baking sheets, spacing about one inch apart. Tap baking sheets firmly on the counter to release air bubbles.
  5. Rest and Bake: Let piped macarons rest at room temperature for 30 to 60 minutes until a skin forms and surface is no longer sticky. Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes. Let cool completely before removing from baking sheets.
  6. Assemble with Filling: Pair similar-sized shells. Pipe your chosen filling onto the flat side of one shell, then gently sandwich with matching shell, pressing lightly to spread filling evenly without cracking.

Notes

  • Use room temperature egg whites for maximum volume and stable meringue.
  • Sift almond flour and powdered sugar thoroughly for smooth shells.
  • Allow resting time for piped shapes to form a skin to prevent cracking during baking.
  • Maintain consistent piping pressure for uniform heart shapes.
  • Let macarons cool completely before filling to avoid melting or cracking shells.

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