Dark Chocolate Raspberry Macarons
Indulge in delicate, airy macarons filled with luscious dark chocolate ganache and fresh raspberries for a perfect treat.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 20 macaron pairs 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 large egg whites
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate ganache
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Sift together the almond flour, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder to ensure a light and airy shell.
- Beat the egg whites until frothy. Add the cream of tartar, then gradually add the granulated sugar.
- Continue beating until stiff peaks form – this is crucial for the perfect macaron texture!
- Fold the dry ingredients into the egg whites until fully combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a piping bag and pipe circles onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Let them sit for 30-60 minutes until a skin forms on the surface.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes. Allow to cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Fill half of the macaron shells with dark chocolate ganache and top each with a fresh raspberry.
- Sandwich with another shell and enjoy!
Notes
Make sure your mixing bowls and utensils are completely clean and dry before whipping egg whites.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron pair
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg