Description
Indulge in the delightful blend of flavors with these Easy Lemon Meringue Pie Macarons. This recipe marries the zesty brightness of fresh lemon with the airy elegance of traditional French macarons, creating a stunning dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a tea party, celebrating a special event, or simply treating yourself, these macarons are sure to impress both visually and taste-wise. With simple steps and accessible ingredients, you can achieve gourmet results right in your kitchen. Get ready to wow your guests with these vibrant and tasty treats!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large egg whites
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 2/3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 cup finely ground almond flour
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 large egg yolks
- Gel paste coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Sift together almond flour and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl.
- In another bowl, whip egg whites until foamy; gradually add granulated sugar and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in the almond flour mixture and optional gel paste coloring.
- Pipe small circles onto the prepared sheets, let rest for 30 minutes.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until firm; cool completely.
- Prepare lemon curd by whisking egg yolks, lemon juice, zest, sugar, cornstarch, and salt over medium heat until thickened; mix in butter.
- Assemble macarons by spreading lemon curd between two shells.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (25g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg