Ingredients
Scale
- 110 g almond flour
- 155 g confectioner’s sugar
- 90 g egg whites (about 3 large)
- 55 g granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp cream of tartar
- ¼ cup freeze-dried mango, finely crushed (for shells)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1½ cups powdered sugar (for buttercream)
- 2 tbsp coconut milk
- ¼ tsp coconut extract
- 2 tbsp freeze-dried mango, finely crushed (for buttercream)
- Yellow food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and prepare two baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, pulse almond flour and confectioner’s sugar until fine, then sift together.
- Whip egg whites with cream of tartar and granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the meringue until smooth and shiny.
- Pipe batter onto prepared sheets and let dry for at least 30 minutes.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until shells are firm; cool completely on parchment.
- For filling, whip butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar, coconut milk, coconut extract, and mango powder; mix until fluffy.
- Assemble by piping filling between macaron shells.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Sift your dry ingredients multiple times to ensure a smooth batter. Allow piped macarons to rest until they form a skin before baking to prevent cracking. Experiment with different colors and flavors for customization.