Description
Delicate and flavorful, these Pistachio Macarons are a delightful treat for any occasion. With a crunchy exterior and a creamy pistachio filling, these French-inspired cookies are sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
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For the Macaron Shells:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup shelled unsalted pistachios, finely ground
- 2 large egg whites, room temperature
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- Green gel food coloring (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Pistachio Buttercream Filling:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons finely ground pistachios
- 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Macaron Shells: Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Combine powdered sugar, almond flour, and ground pistachios in a food processor. Sift mixture into a bowl. Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until foamy. Add sugar gradually until stiff peaks form. Fold in food coloring and vanilla. Fold in dry ingredients. Pipe small circles onto baking sheets. Let sit, then bake.
- Make the Pistachio Buttercream Filling: Beat butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar, pistachios, and cream. Pipe onto macaron shells and sandwich.
- Chill: Refrigerate filled macarons for at least 24 hours before serving.
Notes
- Weigh ingredients for accuracy
- Macarons improve with age
- Try pistachio extract for more flavor
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
