Mango Macarons
Mango macarons are an exquisite indulgence, capturing the essence of summer with their vibrant color and tropical flavors. These delicate French cookies feature a luscious mango-coconut buttercream filling, making them the ultimate sweet treat for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a tea party, looking for a unique dessert to impress guests, or simply craving a refreshing snack, these macarons are sure to delight.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 macarons 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 110 g almond meal/flour
- 155 g confectioner’s sugar
- 90 g egg white (3 large egg whites)
- 55 g granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ¼ cup freeze-dried mango, finely crushed
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons coconut milk
- ¼ teaspoon coconut extract
- 2 tablespoons freeze-dried mango, finely crushed
- Few drops yellow food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, blend almond meal and confectioner’s sugar until fine; sift to remove lumps.
- Whip egg whites, cream of tartar, and granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into meringue until smooth.
- Pipe batter onto baking sheets in pre-traced circles; let sit for 30 minutes.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes; cool completely before removing from parchment.
- For filling, whip softened butter and powdered sugar until fluffy; mix in coconut milk, coconut extract, and freeze-dried mango.
- Assemble by piping filling between two macaron shells.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (15g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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