DessertsAugust 21, 2013
Calories
392
Sodium
7mg
0% DV
Fat
6g
9% DV
Protein
1g
2% DV
Carbs
91g
31% DV
Fiber
1g
4% DV
French Macarons with Chocolate Ganache
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I made these for a get-together with my cousin and her family. I researched several recipes, and since they all said something different, I decided to make up my own, keeping it as simple as possible. Here are the results, and they turned out fantastic!
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Macarons
100g egg whites (3 egg whites)
¼ tsp cream of tartar
45g white sugar (about 3 tbsp)
100g almond meal
175g powdered sugar (about 1 ½ cups)
Ganache
1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips or 8 oz bittersweet baking chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
100g egg whites (3 egg whites)
¼ tsp cream of tartar
45g white sugar (about 3 tbsp)
100g almond meal
175g powdered sugar (about 1 ½ cups)
Ganache
1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips or 8 oz bittersweet baking chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Whip eggs in a mixer until frothy, then add the cream of tartar. Continue to beat until stiff peaks form. Beat in the white sugar.
Run the almond flour through a food processor until it is super fine. Add...
See the full directions on my site
See the full directions on my site
Nutritions
Calories
392
Sodium
7mg
0% DV
Fat
6g
9% DV
Protein
1g
2% DV
Carbs
91g
31% DV
Fiber
1g
4% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat3g16%
Polysaturated Fat1g6%
Monosaturated Fat2g13%
Cholesterol7mg2%
Sodium7mg0%
Potassium39mg1%
Protein1g2%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber1g4%
Sugar88g176%
Vitamin A74IU1%
Vitamin B60.87mg43%
Vitamin C0.9mg1%
Calcium6mg0%
Iron0.27mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.