Homemade French Macarons
Homemade French Macarons feature light, crisp shells that give way to tender, chewy centers, highlighting the nutty sweetness of almond flour and airy meringue. Their smooth tops and delicate texture make them ideal for pairing with buttercream, ganache, or jam, perfect for special occasions or an elegant afternoon treat.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves24
- DifficultyHard
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Homemade French Macarons, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 23 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 22 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 64
- Heart Health
- 25
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 14
- Performance
- 14
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 320 degrees F (160 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- 2
Whisk the egg whites in a clean metal mixing bowl until thick, about 5 minutes. Gradually whisk the superfine sugar into the egg whites until thick and glossy and stiff peaks form, 5 to 8 minutes more.
- 3
Sift the almond meal and confectioners' sugar over the beaten egg whites; gently fold them in, keeping as much air as possible.
- 4
Divide the meringue into separate bowls to add flavor and color, if desired.
- 5
Spoon the meringue into a piping bag fitted with a 3/8-inch tip. Pipe 1-inch rounds of meringue onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between cookies.
- 6
Let the cookies stand at room temperature to develop a thin skin, about 15 minutes.
- 7
Lift the baking sheets and drop them from several inches above the work surface to help the cookies adhere to the baking sheets.
- 8
Bake in the preheated oven until the tops are dry, about 15 minutes; let them cool completely on the baking sheets before peeling off the parchment paper, about 45 minutes.
- Calories 79.45 kcal Low Source 4%
- Protein 1.63 g Low Source 3%
- Carbohydrate 11.81 g 4%
- Total Fat 3.15 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 0.2 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 6.72 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.59 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 10.58 g --
- Added Sugars 3.14 g Moderate 6%
- Calcium 15.91 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.21 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Eggs 🥚
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Homemade French Macarons is a French dessert recipe made with 4 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 24, and is rated hard. Key ingredients include Almond Meal, Caster Sugar, Egg Whites, and Powdered Sugar. Each serving provides about 79.45 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Homemade French Macarons?
- It is a French recipe made with 4 ingredients, usually served for dessert or snack.
- What is Homemade French Macarons made of?
- The main ingredients are Almond Meal, Caster Sugar, Egg Whites, Powdered Sugar. The full list of 4 is above.
- What goes well with Homemade French Macarons?
- Explore these French side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Homemade French Macarons?
- About 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 79.45 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Homemade French Macarons easy to make?
- This recipe is rated hard, with 4 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Homemade French Macarons healthy?
- Homemade French Macarons has an easyChef Pro health score of 21/100. Per serving, it provides 79.45 calories and 1.63 g of protein, or 3% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: added sugars at 3.14 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Eggs and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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