Rainbow Macarons

Name: Rainbow Macarons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: France
Ingredients: 150 g of almond flour; 150 g of powdered sugar; 110 g of egg whites from eggs; 150 g of granulated sugar; food coloring ((yellow, brown, pink, orange, green)); vanilla flavoring

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Macarons are almond shells made with a meringue, sandwiched with ganache. 🍬 Making them takes technique. They are sensitive to humidity.

Total time: 30 min
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Rest: 30 min
Difficulty: Medium
Per person: €0.40

By the CookinBreak team

Ingredients 6

macarons

Estimated cost €8.00

Equipment

Parchment paper
Baking sheet
Oven
Electric mixer
Piping bag
Round piping tip

Instructions

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Blend the almond flour and powdered sugar. Set aside.

Beat the egg whites to peaks, gradually adding the sugar to get a stiff meringue.
Gently fold the almond flour and powdered sugar mixture into the meringue.
Divide the batter among five bowls and color each portion with the food colorings.
Fill the piping bag with each color and pipe small rounds onto the baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Let the macarons rest for at room temperature.
Preheat the oven to 300 °F and bake the macarons for .
Let cool before gently peeling the macarons off the paper.

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

80kcal

Protein2 g10%
Carbs10 g48%
Fat4 g43%
Fiber1 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

These rainbow macarons are a great way to celebrate with bright colors and sweet flavors. 🌈 For an even more fun twist, you could experiment with different fillings, such as a chocolate ganache, a lemon cream, or even a little raspberry for a tangy twist.

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Yes

Shells alone: very well, up to 2 months in an airtight container. Assembled macarons: possible, up to 1 month.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Keeps 3 to 5 days max in an airtight container in the fridge.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

Assemble the day before so the shells absorb the filling.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Eat at room temperature after taking out of the fridge.

Variations

Fill the shells with chocolate ganache, jam or buttercream.
Pair each color with a filling flavor: raspberry for pink, lemon for yellow.
Add a few drops of vanilla extract to the meringue to flavor the shells.

Mistakes to avoid

Skipping the 30-minute rest: let the macarons sit at room temperature before baking.
Working in a humid room: macarons are sensitive to humidity.
Folding in the almond flour roughly: do it gently so you don't deflate the meringue.

Frequently asked questions

Why let macarons rest before baking?

After piping small rounds onto the baking sheet lined with parchment paper, let them rest 30 minutes at room temperature. This rest dries the surface and helps the shells bake properly.

How do you color macarons in several colors?

Divide the batter among five bowls and color each portion with food coloring (yellow, brown, pink, orange...). Fill the piping bag with each color and pipe small rounds onto the sheet.

What temperature do you bake macarons at?

Preheat the oven to 150°C and bake the macarons for 15 minutes. Let them cool before gently peeling them off the parchment paper, so you don't crack the shells.

How do you make the macaron meringue?

Beat the egg whites to peaks, then gradually add the sugar until you have a stiff meringue. Then gently fold in the blended almond flour and powdered sugar mixture.