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Macaron Flavors

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Macaron flavors are a delightful way to express creativity through these delicate French meringue cookies. Their crisp shells and soft centers act as a canvas for countless flavor and filling combinations—fruit, nut, chocolate, floral, and more.

Ingredients

  • Almond flour
  • Powdered sugar
  • Egg whites
  • Granulated sugar
  • Cream of tartar (optional)
  • Gel food coloring (optional)
  • Flavoring extracts or powders (vanilla, lemon, raspberry, etc.)
  • Fillings: buttercream, ganache, jam, curd, etc.

Instructions

  1. Sift together almond flour and powdered sugar to ensure smooth texture.
  2. In a clean bowl, whip the egg whites until foamy. Gradually add granulated sugar (and cream of tartar, if using), beating until stiff peaks form.
  3. Fold the dry ingredients into the meringue using the macaronage technique—fold just enough until the batter resembles flowing lava.
  4. Add gel food coloring or flavor extract at this stage, if desired.
  5. Pipe small, even circles onto a baking sheet lined with parchment or a silicone mat.
  6. Tap the tray on the counter to release air bubbles, then let the macarons rest for 30–60 minutes until they form a “skin.”
  7. Bake at 300 °F (150 °C) for 15–18 minutes (oven times may vary).
  8. Allow shells to cool completely before taking them off the tray.
  9. Pair up matching shells, then fill with buttercream, ganache, jam, or curd according to flavor.
  10. Refrigerate filled macarons for 24 hours to let flavors mature before serving.

Notes

  • Use gel or powdered food coloring, not liquid, to preserve batter consistency.
  • Let shells rest properly before baking—this aids the formation of “feet.”
  • If your shells crack, the resting time or oven temperature might need adjustment.
  • Flavor in the filling is often bolder than in the shell—adjust ratios carefully.
  • Macarons generally improve after resting 1 day (maturation).

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