Chocolate Macarons
Treat yourself to a decadent delight - chocolate macarons! No need to go to a fancy French bakery, make them at home with just a few ingredients. They're light, airy, and the perfect balance of sweet and chocolatey. Enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea for the perfect snack. Bon appétit!
We're all familiar with the classic French patisserie delight, the macaron. It's a delicious treat to share with the ones you love, but sometimes the same old almond and raspberry (or whatever your favorite flavor is!) can get a bit boring.
Well, let me tell you—it's time to break that cycle and switch it up with some Chocolate Macarons! These little discs of delight are sure to hit all the right taste buds and will tantalize your chocolate cravings like nothing else!
My recipe for these dreamy desserts starts with a cocoa-almond meringue, where the blend of cocoa and almond give a delightful richness and a subtle nutty flavor. The addition of a few egg whites helps the meringue form that perfect soft and chewy texture.
Then, I fill them with a thick and creamy chocolate filling made of choppy dark or milk chocolate and a bit of warm milk. The combination of the meringue shell and the chocolate filling is a bite of heaven.
Bake them up and prepare for the swoon. Chocolate macarons will have your friends and family devouring each and every morsel and begging for more. Enjoy!
Why You’ll Love This Chocolate Macarons Recipe
These are all the reasons I'm loving this Chocolate Macarons recipe:
It's delicious: Chocolate Macarons are a treat that combines two of my favorite flavors - chocolate and almonds - into one decadent and delicious dessert. The combination of the two flavors gives the macarons a unique richness that is simply irresistible. Plus, the chocolate filling adds an extra layer of indulgence.
It's easy to make: Despite having the word "macarons" in the name, this recipe doesn't require a lot of specialty equipment or ingredients. In fact, you may already have everything you need in your pantry. The instructions are straightforward and the result is a batch of delicious Chocolate Macarons that are sure to impress your family and friends.
It's the perfect treat: From busy weeknights to special occasions, Chocolate Macarons are a great choice for any kind of gathering. They're easy to make, so you can whip up a batch in no time, and they are sure to be a hit with everyone. Plus, the nutritional information makes them a guilt-free treat!
Chocolate Macarons
Treat yourself to a decadent delight - chocolate macarons! No need to go to a fancy French bakery, make them at home with just a few ingredients. They're light, airy, and the perfect balance of sweet and chocolatey. Enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea for the perfect snack. Bon appétit!
Ingredients
- 125g icing sugar
- 1 tbsp cocoa
- 100g ground almonds
- 2 medium egg whites
For the filling
- 50g milk or dark chocolate, chopped
- 2 tsp skimmed milk, warmed a little
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 180C/ 160C fan/gas 4. Grease a large baking sheet with baking paper and dust with icing sugar and cocoa. Combine ground almonds to the mixture. Beat the egg whites until stiff and gently fold them into the rest of the 'ingredients'.
- Step 2: Take the mixture and place it in an icing bag with a plain nozzle (or a large food bag with the corner snipped off). Squeeze it out onto the baking sheet making roughly 24 blobs, each 3cm in size, evenly spaced. Wet your finger and lightly press the surface flat. Allow them to sit for 15 minutes before baking for 15-20 minutes or until the macaroons are hard to the touch and come off the paper easily. Let them cool on the baking sheet, then remove and store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Step 3: Prepare the filling by placing chocolate into a bowl that can withstand heat and slowly melting it over a pan of gently simmering water. Incorporate the warm milk until it forms a consistent mixture. Let the mix cool down and thicken slightly before you use it to assemble the macarons.
