Pink Macarons

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Ingredients

  • 3 None egg whites
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • None None Pink food color
  • 1 1/4 cups plus 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 cup ground almonds
  • 3 1/2 oz white chocolate, chopped coarsely
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream

Instructions

  1. For the white chocolate ganache, stir chocolate and cream in small saucepan on low heat until smooth. Transfer mixture to small bowl. Cover; refrigerate until mixture is spreadable.
  2. Grease baking pans; line with parchment paper. Beat egg whites in medium bowl with electric mixer until soft peaks form. Add granulated sugar and food color; beat until sugar dissolves. Fold in combined 1 1/4 cups sifted powdered sugar and ground almonds, in 2 batches.
  3. Spoon mixture into large piping bag fitted with 1/2-inch plain tip. Pipe thirty six 1 1/2-inch rounds onto prepared pans, placing them 3/4-inch apart. Tap pans on work surface to help macarons to spread slightly. Dust with remaining 2 tbsp sifted powdered sugar. Let stand for 15 mins.
  4. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 300°F. Bake macarons for 20 mins. Cool in pans for 5 mins. Slide on paper onto wire rack to cool. Sandwich macarons with the ganache.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

581 kcal 29% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 28.3g 57% DV
Total Fat 29.6g 38% DV
Carbs 53.7g 20% DV
Fiber 4.3g 15% DV
Sugar 42.4g 85% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 352.3mg 15% DV
Potassium 622mg 13% DV
Cholesterol 33.5mg 11% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 105mcg 12% DV
Vitamin C 9.4mg 10% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 155.3mg 12% DV
Iron 1.2mg 7% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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