Macaron

Make Macaron at home

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup plus 2 tbsp (100 g) almond flour
• 1 1/4 cups (150 g) powdered sugar
• 3 egg whites (about 100 g), aged at room temperature
• 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
• Gel food coloring (optional)
• 1/2 cup heavy cream and 5 oz (140 g) chopped chocolate for ganache

How it's made

1. Sift the almond flour and powdered sugar together twice.
2. Whip the egg whites until foamy, then add the granulated sugar gradually and whip to stiff glossy peaks; add color.
3. Fold in the dry mix in two batches until the batter flows like thick lava.
4. Pipe 1 1/2-inch (4 cm) rounds onto lined trays and tap the trays firmly on the counter.
5. Rest 30 to 60 minutes until a skin forms.
6. Bake at 300 F (150 C) for 17 to 20 minutes; cool completely.
7. Heat the cream, pour over chocolate, stir smooth and cool; sandwich shells with ganache and rest 24 hours.