Lemon Macarons
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Category
Dessert/Cake
Cuisine
French
Servings
15
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
22 minutes
Calories
410
Welcome to your new favorite sweet treat: Homemade Lemon Macarons! 🍋✨
In this recipe, I'll walk you through every step of creating these elegant, zesty macarons from scratch.
Whether you're a seasoned baker or trying macarons for the first time, you'll find these little delights surprisingly simple to make, with a burst of fresh lemon in every bite.
We'll start with preparing the perfect glossy meringue, then move on to the critical macaronage technique to get that ideal lava-like consistency.
I'll show you how to achieve those perfectly smooth tops and ruffled feet that are the hallmark of any great macaron.
Next, we'll whip up a creamy, tangy lemon filling that complements the sweet shells beautifully.
I'll also share tips on getting the filling just right—smooth and bursting with natural lemon flavor.
Don’t miss the baking and cooling stages crucial for that perfect chewy texture inside and crisp shell outside.
Finish up by assembling these chic treats, ready to impress at any gathering or just to pamper yourself with a batch of gourmet goodies.
👩🍳 What you’ll learn:
- How to prepare macaron batter with precision.
- Techniques for piping uniform shells.
- The right way to bake and assemble macarons for optimal texture and taste.
Ingredients
- Almond Flour: 48g
- Confectioners’ Sugar: 48g
- Egg White: 38g
- Granulated Sugar: 38g
- Yellow Food Coloring: A few drops (adjust to desired color intensity)
- Softened Cream Cheese: 60g
- Melted Unsalted Butter: 20g
- Confectioners’ Sugar: 20g
- Lemon Juice: 1 tsp
- Two Mixing Bowls
- Hand Mixer
- Sifter
- Spatula
- Piping Bag with a Round Tip
- Baking Tray
- Parchment Paper or a Silicone Baking Mat
- Oven
- Cooling Rack
For the Macaron Shells:
For the Filling:
Kitchen Tools Needed:
Directions
Prepare Macaron Shells:
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, mix almond flour and confectioners' sugar. Sift once to ensure there are no lumps and set aside.
Whip Egg Whites: In another clean bowl, beat the egg white and granulated sugar with a hand mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. The mixture should look shiny and silky.
Combine Ingredients: Gently fold in the yellow food coloring and the almond flour mixture into the whipped egg whites until well combined. This is crucial to achieve the right texture.
Pipe Macarons: Transfer the batter to a piping bag fitted with a round tip. Pipe approximately 30 macaron shells, each about 3 cm in diameter, onto a lined baking tray.
Initial Drying: Preheat the oven to 100℉ (38℃). Place the tray in the oven for 10 minutes to let the shells set. The surface should be dry to the touch.
Bake: Increase the oven temperature to 356℉ (180℃) and bake the macarons for 12 minutes or until they are easy to lift off the mat.
Prepare the Filling:
Mix Filling: In a clean bowl, mix the melted butter, confectioners' sugar, softened cream cheese, and lemon juice until smooth.
Assemble Macarons: Once the shells are cool, pipe the filling onto the flat side of one shell and sandwich with another shell.
Cooling and Serving:
Let the filled macarons set for a few minutes on a cooling rack before serving to allow the filling to firm up slightly.
Recipe Video
Recipe Note
Storage Tips:
- Store macarons in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Allow to come to room temperature before serving for best flavor.
These Lemon Macarons are perfect for those who love a tangy twist on a classic treat.
Enjoy crafting these elegant, light, and zesty macarons that are sure to impress at any gathering!
Nutrition
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 100
- per serving
- Calories
- 410
- Protein
- 7 grams
- 7%
- Fat
- 23 grams
- 23%
- Carbs
- 45 grams
- 45%
- Sugar
- 40 grams
- 40%
- Fiber
- 2 grams
- 2%
