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Macarons — traditional dish from Paris, France
Dessert Vegetarian

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Nutritional Values

🔥150kcal
💪3gProtein
🌾13gCarbs
🥑10gFat
🌿1gFibre
⚖️2 macarons (20 g)Serving

* Per serving · 2 macarons (20 g). May vary.

Allergens

🥜 Nuts 🥚 Eggs 🥛 Dairy

Macarons

How to order / say it
Say it Macarons — [mah-kah-ron]
Order I'd like some macarons, please.
Locally Je voudrais des macarons, s'il vous plaît.
Say locally

Colorful almond meringue cookies with sweet fillings.

Why try it?

Macarons epitomize French patisserie craftsmanship and are an elegant delight perfect for experiencing Parisian tea culture.

How it tastes

Delicate and crunchy meringue shells with a chewy center, sandwiched around a flavorful ganache, offering bursts of sweetness with nuanced flavors.

Origin & History — first documented: 1930

Macarons have their roots in Italian monasteries of the 8th century, but truly perfected in Paris in the early 20th century as a double-decker sandwich cookie by Ladurée. They remain a symbol of French baking finesse.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥜 100 g almond flour
  • 🥚 3 egg whites
  • 🍯 150 g sugar
  • 🥛 50 g butter
  • 🥛 100 ml heavy cream
  • 🍯 200 g powdered sugar

Method

  1. 1 Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form, gradually adding sugar.
  2. 2 Fold in almond flour and powdered sugar mixture carefully.
  3. 3 Pipe small circles onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
  4. 4 Bake until firm, sandwich with buttercream or ganache.

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