Description
Luxurious Raspberry Pistachio Macarons blend tart raspberry and nutty pistachio, creating an irresistible dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1.5 cups powdered sugar
- 4 large aged egg whites
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon raspberry extract or powder
- Gel food coloring as needed
- 8 ounces white chocolate
- 0.5 cups heavy cream
- 0.5 cups unsalted pistachios or pistachio paste
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Sift together almond flour, powdered sugar, and raspberry extract/powder.
- Beat aged egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar and granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Fold in gel food coloring, then fold in dry ingredients until batter flows like lava.
- Pipe 1.5-inch circles onto a silicone mat. Tap tray to remove air bubbles.
- Rest shells uncovered for 30–60 minutes until a dry skin forms.
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Bake 12–15 minutes and cool completely.
- Heat cream until simmering. Pour over chopped white chocolate and stir until smooth.
- Fold in pistachio paste, butter, and salt. Chill to firm.
- Pipe pistachio ganache onto one shell and top with another shell.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for at least 24 hours. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Allow macarons to sit 24 hours to improve flavor and texture.
- Feel free to experiment with hazelnut flour or different nuts for variation.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: French