Description
Delight in the vibrant, citrusy flavors of Lemon Macarons with a crunchy exterior and chewy center, filled with velvety lemon curd.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Prepare Your Work Surface: Clean and dry your baking sheets, and line them with parchment paper.
- Sift Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, sift together almond flour and powdered sugar.
- Whip Egg Whites: Beat the egg whites until soft peaks form, then gradually add granulated sugar until stiff peaks are achieved.
- Fold in Dry Ingredients: Gently fold the dry mixture into the whipped egg whites.
- Add Flavor: Incorporate the lemon zest and juice into the batter.
- Pipe the Macarons: Transfer mixture into a piping bag and pipe onto prepared sheets, letting them sit for 30-60 minutes.
- Bake Perfectly: Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and bake for 15-18 minutes.
- Make the Lemon Curd Filling: Whisk egg yolks, sugar, lemon juice, and zest over low heat until thick, then stir in butter.
- Assemble the Macarons: Once shells are cool, sandwich with lemon curd.
- Let Them Rest: Allow to sit for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Serve with tea or coffee, and consider decorating with edible flowers or lemon zest.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Lemon Macarons, French Dessert, Baking, Sweet Treat, Lemon Curd