Blue Raspberry Macarons
Blue Raspberry Macarons are a delightful treat that combines vibrant color and irresistible flavor. These delicate French cookies feature a crisp outer shell with a chewy interior, filled with a luscious raspberry ganache that balances sweetness and tartness. Perfect for celebrations or as an everyday indulgence, these macarons evoke joy and nostalgia with every bite. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this whimsical dessert that’s as fun to make as it is to eat!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: About 24 macarons 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 ¾ cups icing sugar
- 3 large egg whites (room temperature)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp blue raspberry flavoring
- 1–2 drops pink food coloring
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Sift almond flour and icing sugar together twice.
- In a separate bowl, whisk egg whites until frothy; gradually add granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in blue raspberry flavoring and pink food coloring, followed by the almond flour mixture until smooth.
- Pipe small circles onto prepared sheets, about an inch apart. Tap sheets to release air.
- Let macarons rest for 30 minutes until they form a skin.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes; cool completely on wire racks.
- For the filling, heat heavy cream until simmering; pour over white chocolate chips and stir until smooth. Pair macaron halves with ganache.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (15g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg