Description
These Oreo macarons combine crispy shells with a creamy ganache, making for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert! (Makes about 20-25 macarons - about 40 shells)
Ingredients
Oreo Shells:
- 100 g (1/2 cup) egg whites - room temperature
- 125 g (1/2 cup) fine granulated sugar
- 110 g (1 cup) almond flour - blanched
- 120 g (1 cup) powdered sugar
- 20 g of Oreo cookies - about 4-5 cookies, without the cream filling
Oreo Ganache:
- 200 g (7 oz) white chocolate
- 95 g (1/2 cup) heavy cream - full fat
- 66 g of Oreo biscuits - about 10-12 whole cookies
Instructions
Oreo Ganache
- Melt the white chocolate in the microwave, heating in 20-30 second intervals and stirring in between, until smooth and fully melted.
- Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat, until warm but not boiling.
- Pour the warm cream over the melted chocolate and finely ground Oreo cookies (without the cream), and stir until smooth and well combined.
- Let the ganache set at room temperature, or refrigerate for about 1 hour until it thickens and becomes easier to use.
Oreo Macarons
- Blend the almond flour, powdered sugar, and Oreo cookies (without the cream) in a food processor until you get a fine, homogeneous powder.
- In the bowl of your stand mixer, whip the egg whites until foamy. While the mixer is on low-medium speed, add the granulated sugar one tablespoon at a time every 30 seconds. Once all the sugar is incorporated, increase the speed to medium-high and continue whipping until stiff peaks form with a bird's beak.
- Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the meringue all at once, using a flexible spatula to avoid deflating the meringue. Mix until you achieve a smooth batter that forms a ribbon when you lift the spatula.
- Using a piping bag, pipe small dollops of batter onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Let the macarons rest for 30-45 minutes until they form a crust.
Baking
- Preheat your oven to 150°C (300°F).
- Bake the macarons for about 14-15 minutes, then let them cool completely on a wire rack.
- Once the shells are cooled, pipe the Oreo white chocolate ganache onto them.
- Sandwich the macaron shells together to form the macarons.
Notes
Storage:
Store the macarons in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days. You can also keep them at room temperature for 1 to 2 days. They also freeze very well for 1 to 2 months.
Tips:
- Let the macaron shells rest before baking for the best results.
- For a softer filling, let the macarons rest in the fridge for 24 hours before eating.
- Be sure to sift the almond flour and powdered sugar to avoid lumps.
- Use a scale for precise measurements and perfect results.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: macarons, cookies
- Cuisine: French