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Strawberry Macarons

Light, delicate almond cookies filled with a creamy strawberry-flavored filling. These Strawberry Macarons are elegant, flavorful, and perfect for special occasions or thoughtful homemade gifts.
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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the macaron shells:
  • Almond flour
  • Powdered sugar
  • Egg whites room temperature
  • Granulated sugar
  • Freeze-dried strawberry powder
  • Pink food coloring optional
For the filling:
  • Unsalted butter softened
  • Powdered sugar
  • Strawberry powder
  • Vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Sift almond flour, powdered sugar, and strawberry powder together.
  2. Whip egg whites until foamy, then gradually add granulated sugar and beat to stiff peaks.
  3. Gently fold dry ingredients into the meringue until batter flows smoothly.
  4. Pipe small circles onto a lined baking tray.
  5. Tap the tray and let shells rest until dry to the touch.
  6. Bake until set and allow to cool completely.
  7. Beat filling ingredients until smooth and creamy.
  8. Sandwich macarons with filling and chill before serving.

Notes

  • Store filled macarons in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can vary the flavor by mixing raspberry or vanilla into the filling for a twist.