Description
These Divine Chocolate Macarons with Ganache Filling are the ultimate indulgence for chocolate lovers. With crisp, smooth shells and a rich dark chocolate ganache center, they strike the perfect balance between elegant and decadent. Ideal for gifting, entertaining, or simply savoring with coffee or tea.
Ingredients
90 g almond flour
80 g powdered sugar
15 g Dutch-processed cocoa powder
70 g egg whites (room temperature)
70 g granulated sugar
1/4 tsp cream of tartar (optional)
120 ml heavy cream
180 g dark chocolate (chopped or chips)
30 g unsalted butter
Instructions
1. Sift almond flour, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder together to remove clumps and ensure a smooth batter.
2. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until foamy. Add cream of tartar if using.
3. Gradually add granulated sugar and continue beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
4. Gently fold dry ingredients into the meringue using a spatula. The batter should flow like lava and form ribbons.
5. Transfer batter to a piping bag with a round tip. Pipe onto parchment-lined baking sheet in even circles.
6. Tap the tray on the counter to release air bubbles. Let the shells rest for 30–60 minutes until they form a skin.
7. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Bake for 14–16 minutes until feet form and tops are firm. Cool completely.
8. Heat heavy cream until steaming (not boiling). Pour over chocolate and let sit 1 minute. Stir gently until smooth.
9. Add butter to the ganache and stir until combined. Cool to pipeable consistency.
10. Match similar-sized shells and pipe ganache onto one. Sandwich with the other.
11. Refrigerate assembled macarons for 24 hours to allow flavors to mature. Serve slightly chilled or at room temp.
Notes
Resting the piped shells is crucial—don’t skip it. This ensures your macarons develop feet and don’t crack.
Use a kitchen scale for precise measurements; accuracy is key for successful macarons.
Let the assembled macarons mature in the fridge for 24 hours to enhance texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
Keywords: Chocolate macarons, ganache filling, French cookies