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Dark Chocolate Raspberry Macarons

Decadent Dark Chocolate Raspberry Macarons You’ll Love

These Dark Chocolate Raspberry Macarons are a delightful balance of crispy and chewy textures, perfect for any dessert lover.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 12 macarons
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Macarons
  • 1 cup almond flour Provides structure and nutty flavor.
  • 1 cup powdered sugar Adds sweetness and smooth texture.
  • 3 large egg whites At room temperature for better whipping.
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar Stabilizes the egg whites.
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar Stabilizing agent for meringue.
  • 1 pinch salt Optional, balances sweetness.
  • as needed black gel food coloring Optional for color.
For the Ganache Filling
  • 7 ounces dark chocolate Chopped, rich filling.
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream Used to make ganache.
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Enhances texture of ganache.
  • 1/4 cup raspberry jam Filling for macarons.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Piping Bag
  • Whisk
  • Sifter
  • silicone baking mats
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Macarons Preparation
  1. Prepare egg whites by letting them come to room temperature for about 30 minutes.
  2. Whip egg whites on medium speed until foamy, then gradually add granulated sugar and cream of tartar, beating on high until stiff peaks form and the mixture is glossy.
  3. Sift almond flour and powdered sugar together in a separate bowl to eliminate lumps.
  4. Fold the sifted dry ingredients into the meringue gently using a spatula until the batter flows like thick lava.
  5. Pipe small circles of batter onto lined baking sheets, leaving space between each.
  6. Let the piped macarons rest for 30 to 60 minutes until a skin forms.
  7. Preheat the oven to 150°C (300°F) and bake the macarons for 15-20 minutes until the tops are firm.
  8. Cool macarons completely on baking sheets for 10-15 minutes.
Ganache Preparation
  1. Heat heavy cream in a saucepan until simmering, then pour over dark chocolate and butter in a bowl, stirring until smooth.
Macaron Assembly
  1. Spread raspberry jam on half of the macaron shells, pipe dark chocolate ganache on top, and sandwich with remaining shells.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure all equipment is clean and grease-free for best results. Let macarons age in the fridge for improved texture and flavor.

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