Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the almond flour, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder.
- In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites until frothy, then add the cream of tartar and continue whisking until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the granulated sugar while whisking until stiff peaks form and the mixture looks glossy.
- Gently fold in the dry ingredients into the whipped egg whites until fully combined. The batter should flow like lava.
- Transfer the batter into a piping bag fitted with a round tip and pipe small circles onto the lined baking sheet.
- Allow the piped macarons to sit at room temperature for 30-60 minutes until they form a slight crust.
Baking & Assembling
- Bake the macarons in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes. Allow them to cool completely before removing.
- Heat the heavy cream in a pan until it just begins to boil, then pour it over the chopped dark chocolate. Let it sit for a minute, then stir until smooth.
- Let the ganache cool until thickened.
- Flip half of the cooled macarons upside down, pipe a dollop of ganache onto each, and sandwich with the other half.
Notes
Make sure to store your macarons in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They can last up to a week. You can freeze them for up to three months; thaw in the fridge before bringing to room temperature.
