Description
A delightful combination of tart raspberries and sweet pistachios wrapped in crisp, chewy macaron shells. These Raspberry Pistachio Macarons are a stunning treat that’s as joyful to make as it is to eat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 150 grams almond flour
- 150 grams powdered sugar
- 110 grams egg whites (about 4 large eggs)
- 30 grams granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Red food coloring (optional)
- 100 grams fresh raspberries
- 50 grams unsalted butter (at room temperature)
- 150 grams powdered sugar (for the filling)
- 50 grams finely chopped pistachios (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sift together the almond flour and powdered sugar into a large bowl for smooth macaron shells.
- In a separate clean bowl, whip egg whites until foamy, then gradually add granulated sugar and beat until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- Gently fold the dry mixture into the meringue in three parts, being careful not to overmix. Add red food coloring if desired.
- Transfer the batter into a piping bag with a round tip and pipe small circles onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Let the piped macarons sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to form a skin.
- Preheat the oven to 150°C (300°F) and bake for 15-20 minutes until shells are set and lift off easily.
- For the filling, mash fresh raspberries, then mix with butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Once shells are cool, pipe filling onto half of them and sandwich with the rest. Roll the edges in chopped pistachios for a finishing touch.
Notes
To enhance the flavor, try a dash of almond extract in the batter. Store in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for longer. Overmixing and incorrect oven temps are common issues, so fold gently and use a thermometer.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: raspberry, pistachio, macarons, French dessert, almond flour