What exactly are macarons? Why are macarons so expensive? Any idea? Almond flour and egg white are the main ingredients to make macarons.
It is also known as ‘French Macaroon’. Macarons are so expensive because of the cost of ingredients and the time and expertise to make them.
Take 3 egg whites in a bowl at room temperature at least 30 minutes before you started
In the bowl of a food processor, combine dry ingredients.
1 ¾ cup of powdered sugar, 1 cup almond flour, 1 tsp salt process on low speed
Sift the dry ingredients through a sieve into a large bowl.
Take a large bowl and beat egg white with a pinch of salt. Gradually add ¼ cup of granulated sugar and continue to beat until stiff peaks form
Add ½ tsp vanilla extract and beat.
Add 2 drops of gel food coloring.
Combine this with dry ingredients. Mix well. Do not over mixing or under mixing.
Transfer the batter into a piping bag. pipe the macarons onto the parchment paper in 1½-inch (3-cm) circles.
Tap the baking sheet on a flat surface for releasing the air bubbles. Rest at room temperature for 30-60 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 300˚F (150˚C) and bake for 17 minutes.
transfer macaron to a wire rack to cool completely.
Next, we need to make macaron filling buttercream.
Take a large bowl, add 2 sticks of unsalted butter, and beat it until light and fluffy.
Sift and add 3 cups of powdered sugar and beat it again. Add 1 tsp of vanilla extract and beat to combine.
Add 3-4 tbsp heavy cream gradually and beat to combine until it reaches the consistency.
Add buttercream to one macaron and top it with another one to create a sandwich. Repeat it to all macarons.
Wait at least 24 hours to eat macarons.
