If you're a fan of French desserts, you'll love these delicious raspberry macarons. They're light, airy, and bursting with flavor. Whether you're looking for a sweet snack or a special treat for a celebration, these macarons are sure to impress.
This recipe makes 20-24 macarons and takes about 2 hours to prepare and bake. Here's what you'll need:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup almond flour
- 2 large egg whites, room temperature
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Red food coloring
- Raspberry jam
First, preheat your oven to 300°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a food processor, pulse the powdered sugar and almond flour until well combined.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites on medium speed until foamy. Add the cream of tartar and salt and continue to beat until soft peaks form. Gradually add the granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and food coloring, and beat until stiff peaks form.
Add the almond flour mixture to the egg white mixture and fold until fully incorporated. Transfer the batter into a piping bag and pipe small circles onto the prepared baking sheets.
Bake the macarons for 15-20 minutes, or until they're firm and a light golden color. Allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet.
Spread a small amount of raspberry jam on the flat side of one macaron and sandwich it with another. Repeat until all the macarons are filled.
And there you have it, delicious raspberry macarons that are sure to impress your friends and family!