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Delicious chocolate macarons with ganache filling on a decorative plate

Chocolate Macarons with Ganache Filling

Delight in homemade chocolate macarons with a crisp exterior and soft, chewy interior filled with luxurious chocolate ganache. Perfect for any occasion!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: French
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Macaron Shell Ingredients
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 4 large egg whites At room temperature
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
Ganache Filling Ingredients
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 oz dark chocolate Chopped

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the almond flour, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder.
  3. In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites until frothy, then add the cream of tartar and continue whisking until soft peaks form.
  4. Gradually add the granulated sugar while whisking until stiff peaks form and the mixture looks glossy.
  5. Gently fold in the dry ingredients into the whipped egg whites until fully combined. The batter should flow like lava.
  6. Transfer the batter into a piping bag fitted with a round tip and pipe small circles onto the lined baking sheet.
  7. Allow the piped macarons to sit at room temperature for 30-60 minutes until they form a slight crust.
Baking & Assembling
  1. Bake the macarons in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes. Allow them to cool completely before removing.
  2. 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.
  3. Let the ganache cool until thickened.
  4. 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.