Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step‑by‑Step Instructions
- Finely chop the dark chocolate and place it in a heatproof bowl. Heat the heavy cream until it simmers, pour it over the chocolate, and let sit for 5 minutes. Stir until smooth and set aside to cool.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder. Sift these dry ingredients together to eliminate lumps and set aside.
- In a stand mixer, whisk the aged egg whites at medium speed until foamy. Add cream of tartar, then gradually add granulated sugar, whipping until stiff peaks form (5-7 minutes).
- Fold the sifted dry ingredients into the whipped egg whites gently until the batter reaches a flowing lava consistency.
- Transfer the batter to a piping bag and pipe 1-inch circles on lined baking sheets. Tap to release air bubbles and let rest for 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Bake macarons for 13-15 minutes until tops are firm and feet are slightly puffed. Let cool completely before removing.
- Pair macaron shells by size. Spoon ganache onto one shell, top with Swiss meringue, then place another shell on top. Garnish with mini marshmallows if desired.
- Place assembled macarons in an airtight container and refrigerate for 12-24 hours before serving to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
Notes
Store macarons in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze unfilled shells for up to 2 months. Allow to come to room temperature before enjoying.
