What Do Macarons Taste Like?

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Are you confused about the taste of Macarons? Don’t worry because we are going to clear up all the confusion.

In this article, we will go through different aspects of Macarons, such as their taste, how you can cook them, their potential health benefits etc.

We also discuss queries related to the topic in the last section of the article.

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What Are Macarons?

A Macaron, also known as French Macaron, are colorful confections with a sweet meringue base.

The confection is made with food coloring, egg whites, almond meal, granulated sugar and icing sugar.

It is believed that Macarons were introduced in France by an Italian chef who worked for Queen Catherine De Medici during the Renaissance.

What Do Macarons Taste Like?

Typically, a balanced Macaron has a nutty flavor, and while sugar is an ingredient, it is not the highlight of the Macaron.

This means that the balance between nuttiness and sweetness determines the taste of Macarons.

There are many Macaron flavors, such as pistachios and jam, chocolate, caramel and fruit.

How Are Macarons Made?

Here is how you can make Macarons:

Equipment

Mesh Sieve
Stand Mixer or Electric Hand Mixer
Rubber Spatula
Disposable Piping Bags (16-inch)
Large and Round Piping Tip
Parchment Paper
Cooling Rack
Baking Sheet

Ingredients

Powdered Sugar: 2 Cups
Almond Flour: 1 Cup
Cream of Tartar: ¼ tsp.
Egg Whites: 3
Salt: A Pinch
Vanilla Extract: 1 tsp.
Granulated Sugar: ¼ Cup
Food Coloring
Macaron Filling: Of your Choice

Method

Preheat the oven to a temperature of 275 degrees Fahrenheit.

Line a pair of baking sheets with parchment paper, and fix a 16-inch decorating bag with a round decoration tip.

Sift the almond flour and powdered sugar together, and discard the large portions of the flour that won’t pass through the sieve.

In a large-sized bowl, beat salt, cream of tartar and egg whites on a high speed until they develop a foamy texture.

With the mixer on, slowly add small quantities of granulated sugar.

Ensure the egg whites have been separated 24 hours in advance.

Once the mixture is soft, add gel food coloring and vanilla.

Continue whipping the mixture until its forms stiff peaks.

Gradually and gently add the almond mixture over the whipped egg whites.

With the help of a rubber spatula, combine the wet ingredients and the dry ingredients into batches.

Gently mix the beaten egg whites and the almond mixture until the mixture is firm (Do a 10 count).

This method will ensure that the mixture remains hydrated and the egg whites retain air.

The mixture should be thick and consistent enough to pipe and thin enough to go through the pipe.

The batter should develop a honey-like texture, and it will take about 45 minutes to get to the texture, but it depends on how aggressively you fold the batter.

The next crucial step is to transfer the batter to a decorating bag and pour approximately one-inch thick batter on the parchment sheet-lined baking pans.

Release the air bubbles from the baking sheet by tapping it onto a flat surface 4 to 5 times, and let the unbaked Macarons rest for 20 to 30 minutes at room temperature or until the Macarons have a skin.

Bake the Macarons in the oven for up to 22 minutes; if the Macarons are under-baked, their center will be wet.

If the Macarons are overbaked, they develop a crunchy rather than crispy texture and start to brown.

Once baked, place the Macarons on a cooling rack before you fill the filling in them.

How Do You Cook Macarons?

Here is how you can make Macarons at home:

Ingredients (For 30 Macarons)

Powdered Sugar: 1 ¾ Cups
Almond Flour (Finely Grounded): 1 Cup/95 grams
Salt: 1 tsp. (Divided)
Egg Whites: 3 (At Room Temperature)
Granulated Sugar: ¼ Cup/50 grams
Pink Gel Food Coloring: 2 Drops

Vanilla Buttercream

Unsalted Butter: 1 Cup/230 grams
Powdered Sugar: 3 Cups/360 grams
Vanilla Extract: 1 tsp.
Heavy Cream: 3 tbsp.

Method

In a food processor bowl, combine the almond flour, powdered sugar, and salt (1/2 tsp.) on a low speed until the mixture develops a thin texture.

Once done, sift the mixture through a mesh sieve into a bowl.

In a separate large-sized bowl, beat egg whites and add the remaining salt (1/2 tsp.) until the texture forms a soft peak.

Slowly add granulated sugar to the mixture, and continue to beat the texture until it develops peaks.

Add vanilla to the mixture and beat until it is thoroughly mixed in the batter.

Mix the sifted almond flour mixture (1/3) with the beaten egg whites, and slowly fold the mixture with a spatula.

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To fold the mixture into ribbons, transfer the Macaron mixture to a piping bag.

Ensure the piping bag has a round tip at the end.

Pipe the Macaron mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and ensure a space of 2 cm between the Macaron circles.

Tap the sheet on a flat surface, such as the countertop, at least 5 times to eliminate all the air bubbles.

Leave the Macarons at room temperature for about half an hour, and preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.

Bake the Macarons in the oven for about 17 minutes, and transfer them to a wired rack so that they can cool down.

In a large bowl, make the buttercream, pour the butter into the bowl and beat it for about a minute until it is fluffy and light.

Add the powdered sugar to the mixture, and beat it.

Add vanilla extract and heavy cream to the mixture and beat it until it has a consistent texture.

Add buttercream to the Macaron shells, and create a sandwich.

Place the Macarons in an airtight container for up to 24 hours.

What Do You Eat Macarons With?

Typically, hot drinks go well with Macarons, such as tea and coffee.

However, you can also pair Champagne and ice cream with Macarons.

Lastly, you can eat Macarons on their own or in a Macaron tower.

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Are Macarons Good For You?

Do Macarons offer any health benefits? Not really, but they are slightly healthier than other desserts because they are mostly made of egg whites.

If you eat Macarons in moderation, they won’t cause any harm to you.

It is recommended that eating 2 Macarons daily will offer a few benefits and zero adverse effects.

As far as egg whites are concerned, they are rich in nutrients and protein and are suitable for the eyes.

Egg whites can also help you maintain muscle and bone health.

Egg whites are also rich in potassium, which can help the cells, organs and the heart function properly.

The egg whites also act as antioxidants and eradicate the free radicals from the body.

Lastly, egg whites have zero fat and lower calories than whole eggs, which is why egg whites are often part of weight-loss diets.

Conclusion

In this article, we have gone through all the aspects of Macaron, such as what does Macaron taste like? Does it offer any health benefits? How to make it? Etc.

We have also shared a few recipes that enable you to make macarons at home easily.

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