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Heart-Shaped Macarons

Delicate and adorable heart-shaped macarons filled with creamy buttercream, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: French
Calories: 90
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Macaron Shells
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 2 large egg whites (at room temperature) Ensure they are at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Red or pink food coloring (optional)
For the Buttercream Filling
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk Adjust for consistency
  • Pinch of salt
  • Red food coloring (optional)

Method
 

For the Macaron Shells
  1. Sift the powdered sugar and almond flour into a bowl.
  2. Whisk egg whites until soft peaks form, then gradually add granulated sugar until you achieve stiff peaks.
  3. Gently fold in the sifted mixture and add food coloring if desired.
  4. Pipe heart shapes onto a lined baking sheet and let them rest for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  5. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and bake for 18-20 minutes.
For the Buttercream Filling
  1. Beat softened butter until creamy, then gradually mix in powdered sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt.
  2. Adjust with heavy cream to achieve a smooth consistency.
Assemble
  1. Pipe buttercream onto one macaron shell and sandwich with another.
  2. Chill the assembled macarons in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours before serving.

Notes

Store in the fridge for up to a week or freeze unfilled shells for up to a month. Let piped shells rest until they form a slight crust to develop classic macaron feet.