Description
Indulge in the luxurious taste of Dark Chocolate Raspberry Macarons, where a crisp shell meets a rich dark chocolate ganache and vibrant raspberry filling. These elegant French treats are perfect for any occasion, from special gatherings to cozy nights in. With their stunning presentation and delightful flavor combination, these macarons are sure to impress your friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 3 large egg whites (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam (high-quality)
- 4 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa content)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Sift together almond flour, cocoa powder, and confectioners' sugar to remove lumps.
- In a clean bowl, whip egg whites until foamy; gradually add granulated sugar and continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
- Carefully fold the dry ingredient mixture into the whipped egg whites until just combined.
- Pipe small circles onto the prepared baking sheet and let them rest for about 30 minutes to form a skin.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until they easily lift off the parchment paper.
- For the filling, heat heavy cream until simmering, then pour over chopped dark chocolate; stir until smooth.
- Once cooled, pipe raspberry jam onto half of the macaron shells, followed by dark chocolate ganache on top before sandwiching with another shell.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (20g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Allow egg whites to sit at room temperature before whipping for better volume. Tap the baking sheet after piping to eliminate air bubbles for perfect feet on your macarons. Experiment with different fillings like strawberry or lemon curd for a unique twist.