Ingredients
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- 110 g almond meal/flour
- 155 g confectioner’s sugar
- 90 g egg whites (about 3 large)
- 55 g granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ¼ cup freeze-dried mango, finely crushed
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons coconut milk
- ¼ teaspoon coconut extract
- Few drops yellow food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, pulse almond flour and powdered sugar until fine; sift multiple times.
- In a stand mixer, whip egg whites, cream of tartar, and granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the meringue until smooth and shiny.
- Pipe batter into circles on prepared baking sheets and let sit for 30 minutes until slightly dry.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until firm; cool completely before filling.
- Whip softened butter and mix in powdered sugar, coconut milk, coconut extract, and crushed mango for the filling.
- Assemble macarons by piping filling between two shells.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (20g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added flavor variation, consider mixing in lime zest or passion fruit puree into the buttercream filling. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for optimal mixing.