CHOCOLATE MACARONS

Sweetly Cakes

Make these foolproof chocolate macarons recipe with a delicious chocolate ganache filling, a perfect gift for any occasion

Step 1 :Dry ingredients

In a bowl, mix together the dry ingredients, almond flour, powdered sugar , cocoa powder and add the egg white.

Step 2 : Make the syrup

Cook the granulated sugar with the water and watch the temperature which should show 237°F / 114°C

Step 3 : Whip egg whites

When the temperature reads 237°F/114°C start beating the other egg white in the stand mixer on medium speed us until you have a frothy mixture.

Step 4 : Italian meringue

Then as soon as it shows 244°F/ 118°C then lower the speed and incorporate the syrup gently on the beaten whites, then return to high speed until you obtain a shiny meringue with stiff peaks.

Step 5 : Stir in the meringue

Stir the meringue into the first cacao mixture and with a spatula gently mix until you obtain a soft consistency and the famous ribbon of dough.

Step 6 : Poach macarons

Using a pastry bag and a small round tip, poach balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or on a silicone macaron baking mat.

Step 7: Baking

Bake the macarons in a preheated oven at 320°F/160°C for 12-15 minutes, then let them cool slightly before peeling them off.

Step 8: Enjoy !

Add chocolate ganache on a shell then cover with a shell of the same diameter, place in the refrigerator for 1 hour before tasting

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