Heart-Shaped French Macarons Recipe

Name: Heart-Shaped French Macarons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: MACARON SHELLS; 1 cup powdered sugar; 3/4 cup almond flour; 2 egg whites, room temperature; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; food coloring (optional); RASPBERRY BUTTERCREAM FILLING; 1 cup butter; 3 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons whipping cream; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon raspberry flavoring; food coloring

Servings: persons

MACARON SHELLS
1 cup powdered sugar
3/4 cup almond flour
2 egg whites, room temperature
1/4 cup granulated sugar
food coloring (optional)
RASPBERRY BUTTERCREAM FILLING
1 cup butter
3 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons whipping cream
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon raspberry flavoring
food coloring

1
MACARON SHELLS:
2
Print out two sheets of the heart-shaped pattern and place side by side on a large baking sheet. Cover with parchment paper.
3
In a large bowl sift sugar and almond flour together (I do this at least twice to ensure any large bits are removed). In a stand mixer, beat the room temp egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Add sugar and beat until meringue forms. Slowly fold in dry ingredients and mix by hand until mixture takes on a drizzly cake batter consistency. (You should be able to form ribbons when lifting away from bowl).
4
Scoop into a piping bag with a 1/2 inch circular tip and pipe onto outlines on parchment paper. Use a water dampened brush to perfect edges. Remove the paper pattern from beneath the parchment and allow to rest uncovered for 30 minutes.
5
Pre-heat oven to 225 degrees. After resting, place in oven for 15 minutes. Remove and allow to cool completely before filling and placing in your box.
6
RASPBERRY BUTTERCREAM FILLING:
7
In a stand mixer, beat room temp butter until fluffy. Add icing sugar one cup at a time. Add whipping cream, salt, flavoring and desired color and whip until very pale and airy. Scoop into piping bag and fill your macaron shells before filling your specially-designed sweetheart boxes (#530145).

1510

kcal

Calories

Fat

204

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: MACARON SHELLS, 1 cup powdered sugar, 3/4 cup almond flour, 2 egg whites, room temperature, and more.

Yes, Heart-Shaped French Macarons falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Heart-Shaped French Macarons

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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