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Strawberry Heart Macarons

These strawberry heart macarons are light, chewy, and a decadently delicious little treat.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings 24 macarons

Equipment

  • Stand or Hand Mixer with Whisk
  • Baking Pan
  • parchment paper
  • Kitchen Scale

Ingredients
  

  • 100 g Egg Whites room temperature
  • 1/4 tsp Cream of Tarter
  • 90 g Granulated Sugar
  • 130 g Almond Flour
  • 130 g Powdered Sugar
  • 1 tsp Strawberry Extract or Emulsion optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 300 °F
  • Add the egg whites and cream of tarter to a mixing bowl. Mix on low until frothy.
  • Add in the granulated sugar very slowly on low speed.
  • Slowly turn up the speed to medium. Once the mixture forms soft peaks, add in the extract (you may also add in food color at this time if desired).
  • Slowly turn up the speed to medium/high and mix for a total of approximately 5-7 minutes or until the mixture forms stiff peaks.
  • Sift together the powdered sugar and almond flour 2-3 times to remove any clumps.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the mixing bowl and pulse 2-3 times on low speed to incorporate them into the meringue.
  • Using a rubber spatula, begin folding the mixture together in a circular motion-dragging toward the center of the bowl. Fold until the mixture slowly runs off the spatula in smooth ribbons.
  • Place the batter into a piping bag with a large round tip. Place a heart template (optional) under the parchment paper inside the baking pan and pipe out the macaron shells. (Remove template prior to baking.)
  • Tap the pan onto the counter 2-3 times to release any air bubbles, then allow the shells to rest for 20-60 minutes or until they form a skin and are dry to the touch.
  • Bake for approximately 13-15 minutes or until the macaron tops are set and do not move when touched.
  • Allow to cool completely before removing from the pan.
  • Fill with your desired filling.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Serve at room temperature.
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