Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 egg whites (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- Optional food coloring
- 150 g soft goat cheese
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: crushed nuts
- Optional: fresh herbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 150°C (300°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Sift almond flour and powdered sugar together until fine and lump-free.
- Beat egg whites until foamy, then gradually add granulated sugar and whip to stiff peaks.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into egg whites until batter is smooth and flows like a ribbon.
- Transfer batter to a piping bag and pipe small circles onto the tray.
- Let shells rest at room temperature for 30 minutes to form a skin.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, then cool completely before removing.
- Mix goat cheese, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pipe filling onto one shell and sandwich with another.
- Refrigerate assembled macarons for a few hours before serving.
Notes
- Sifting dry ingredients ensures smooth shells.
- Do not overmix batter to maintain proper texture.
- Let shells rest to prevent cracking during baking.
- Use soft, mild goat cheese for balanced flavor.
- Macarons taste better after resting in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
