Description
Dark Chocolate Raspberry Macarons are a delightful blend of crisp shells and rich filling, perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself. With a luscious dark chocolate ganache paired with tart raspberries, these elegant pastries create an unforgettable flavor experience. Surprisingly simple to make, they’re the ultimate dessert that combines beauty with nostalgia and joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour (100g)
- 1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar (180g)
- 3 large egg whites (room temperature)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (50g)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (15g)
- 4 oz dark chocolate (113g, high quality)
- ½ cup heavy cream (120ml)
- ½ cup fresh raspberries (75g)
Instructions
- Prepare two baking sheets with parchment paper; trace circles about 1.5 inches in diameter.
- In a bowl, sift together almond flour, confectioners' sugar, and cocoa powder.
- Whip egg whites until foamy; gradually add granulated sugar until glossy peaks form.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the meringue until just combined.
- Pipe the batter onto prepared sheets and let them rest for 30 minutes until forming a skin.
- Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 15-20 minutes or until slightly risen.
- For the ganache, heat heavy cream until steaming, then pour over chopped dark chocolate and stir until smooth.
- Assemble by pairing similar-sized macaron shells and adding ganache and fresh raspberries.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Experiment with different fillings like cream cheese frosting or flavored ganaches. Store macarons in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week; allow them to come to room temperature before serving.