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Dessert Facile : La Recette de Macaron Comme à Paris
Emma

Macarons Parisiens (Almond Meringue Cookies)

These French macarons recreate the iconic Parisian dessert with a precise yet accessible method. Perfectly smooth shells and glossy filling deliver professional results at home. A weekend project for beginners that rewards patience with delicious, shareable elegance.
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Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Desserts faciles
Cuisine: French
Calories: 75
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 150g almond flour
  • 150g powdered sugar
  • 3 large egg whites, room temperature
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 100g unsalted butter, softened
  • 200g dark chocolate (70%), chopped and melted

Method
 

  1. Sift almond flour and powdered sugar together into a bowl
  2. In a separate bowl, whip egg whites with vanilla extract until soft peaks form
  3. Gradually fold dry ingredients into meringue until smooth and glossy
  4. Transfer to a piping bag with a rounded nozzle
  5. Pipe 2cm rounds 2cm apart on parchment-lined baking sheets
  6. Let rest at room temperature for 45 minutes until a skin forms
  7. Preheat oven to 130°C
  8. Bake for 15-17 minutes, rotating halfway
  9. Cool completely on tray before assembling
  10. Filling: whip butter until creamy, fold in melted chocolate
  11. Place 1 tsp filling between 2 cookies

Notes

Use room temperature egg whites for better volume
If batter becomes lumpy, sift it again
Storage: Keep in airtight container for up to 4 days
Substitute butter with vegan alternative for plant-based version