Description
Delight in the colorful world of Rainbow Macarons, where each bite brings together a crisp shell and a creamy vanilla bean Swiss meringue buttercream. These vibrant French treats are perfect for any occasion, from elegant tea parties to festive celebrations. Not only do they look stunning, but their rich vanilla flavor will captivate your taste buds. With a little patience and attention to detail, you can master the art of macaron-making and impress friends and family with these gourmet delights. Whether enjoyed fresh or saved for later, Rainbow Macarons are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 170g ground almonds
- 300g powdered sugar
- 180g egg whites (room temperature)
- 160g granulated sugar
- ½ cup (123g) egg whites (for buttercream)
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar (for buttercream)
- 455g unsalted butter (cold)
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste (for both macaron shells and buttercream)
- Gel food color
Instructions
- Prepare: Gather all ingredients; ensure egg whites are at room temperature.
- Make Shells: Sift ground almonds and powdered sugar; whip egg whites until foamy, gradually adding sugar until stiff peaks form; fold in almond mixture.
- Color & Pipe: Divide batter for colors, mix gel food color, pipe onto lined baking sheets.
- Rest & Bake: Let macarons rest until a skin forms; bake at 150°C (300°F) for 15-18 minutes.
- Make Buttercream: Whisk egg whites and sugar over simmering water; whip until stiff peaks; add cold butter and continue mixing until smooth.
- Assemble: Pipe buttercream onto macaron shells; sandwich with matching tops.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 81
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 12mg