Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Mother’s Day Raspberry Rose Macarons. These elegant treats feature a delicate almond shell and a vibrant raspberry filling infused with rosewater, creating a perfect balance of sweetness and floral notes. Ideal for celebrating special occasions or simply enjoying at home, these macarons will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 ½ cups icing sugar
- 3 large egg whites (aged overnight)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup raspberry puree (fresh or frozen)
- ½ tsp rose water
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
- Optional: Red gel food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk egg whites in a clean bowl until frothy; gradually add granulated sugar until glossy peaks form.
- Sift together almond flour and icing sugar, then gently fold into meringue until ribbon-like consistency is achieved.
- Pipe small circles onto prepared sheets, leaving space between each.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until risen with feet; cool completely before removing.
- Beat softened butter, then mix in raspberry puree and rose water until fluffy.
- Pair cooled shells with filling to assemble; dust with powdered sugar if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (15g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg