Description
Heart macarons with lemon buttercream are a charming and elegant treat that effortlessly combines a delicate, crisp shell with a refreshing, tangy filling. Perfect for romantic occasions or cozy gatherings, these heart-shaped delights offer a delightful balance of sweetness and citrus zest. Crafted with care, they’ll impress your guests and make any dessert table shine. Follow this simple recipe to create beautiful macarons that taste as good as they look!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 large egg whites
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- Lemon zest for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Sift together almond flour and powdered sugar until well combined.
- In a clean bowl, whip egg whites until foamy; gradually add granulated sugar and continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the meringue until fully incorporated.
- Transfer the batter to a piping bag and pipe heart shapes onto the prepared sheets.
- Let sit for about 60 minutes to form a skin before baking for 15-18 minutes.
- Allow cooling completely before filling each macaron shell with lemon buttercream.
Notes
For best results, age your egg whites overnight at room temperature.
Use food coloring to customize your macarons for festive occasions.
Experiment with different citrus flavors by adding lime or orange zest to the buttercream.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg