Description
A delightful recipe for Mandarin Orange Macarons, featuring a refreshing citrus flavor and a creamy filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Almond Flour: 100 grams (about 1 cup)
- Powdered Sugar: 100 grams (about 1 cup)
- Egg Whites: 75 grams (about 2 large eggs)
- Granulated Sugar: 50 grams (about 1/4 cup)
- Cream of Tartar: 1/4 teaspoon
- Orange Food Coloring: as needed
- Mandarin Orange Zest: zest of 1 mandarin orange
Instructions
- Sift together almond flour and powdered sugar in a bowl.
- Whisk egg whites with cream of tartar until foamy, then gradually add granulated sugar and whisk until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the almond flour mixture into the meringue until the batter flows like lava.
- Transfer the batter to a piping bag and pipe small circles onto baking sheets.
- Let the piped macarons rest for 30-60 minutes, then bake at 150°C (300°F) for 15-20 minutes.
- Prepare the filling by beating softened butter, powdered sugar, mandarin juice, zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Assemble the macarons by pairing shells and piping filling onto one shell, then sandwiching with another.
Notes
- Always sift your ingredients for a smooth batter.
- Be gentle when folding to avoid deflating the meringue.
- Allow macarons to rest before baking to form a skin.
- Store in an airtight container for freshness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Mandarin Orange, Macarons, French Dessert, Citrus Flavor