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Strawberry Macaron Shells

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These Strawberry Macaron Shells are colorful, easy to make, and perfect for special occasions or as a delightful everyday snack.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 100 grams egg whites
  • 100 grams white granulated sugar
  • 105 grams almond flour
  • 100 grams powdered sugar
  • 5 grams freeze dried strawberry powder
  • One drop of fuchsia food coloring
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter softened (56 grams)
  • 1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar sifted (187.5 grams)
  • 1/3 cup freeze dried strawberry powder (about 30 grams)
  • 2 to 4 tbsp milk or water as needed
  • 56 grams white chocolate
  • 5 grams powdered freeze dried strawberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together egg whites and granulated sugar until soft peaks form.
  3. Gradually fold in almond flour, powdered sugar, and freeze-dried strawberry powder.
  4. Add a drop of fuchsia food coloring and pipe the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. Let them rest for about 30 minutes, then bake for 15-20 minutes.
  6. In another bowl, cream together softened butter, confectioners’ sugar, and freeze-dried strawberry powder.
  7. Gradually add milk or water until you reach the desired consistency and mix until fluffy.
  8. Once the macaron shells are cool, pipe the strawberry buttercream between two shells and dust with powdered freeze-dried strawberries.

Notes

Store macarons in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

  • Author: dailyciousrecipes
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 macaron
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 30mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 23g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg