Lemon Macarons
These delightful lemon macarons are delectable treats that offer a burst of citrusy flavor in each bite, making them the perfect sweet indulgence. Satisfy your sweet tooth with delicious lemon macarons.
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 20 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 150 g Almond Flour
- 200 g Icing Sugar
- 100 g Caster Sugar
- 4 medium Egg (whites)
- 1/2 tsp Cream of Tartar
- 1 tsp Lemon (zest)
- Food Colouring (yellow, optional)
- 150 ml Double Cream
- 2 tbsp Icing Sugar
- 1/2 tsp Lemon (zest)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 140°C (fan-assisted).
- 2
Line baking trays with parchment paper.
- 3
In a large bowl, sift together the almond flour and icing sugar. Add lemon zest and mix well.
- 4
In a separate clean bowl, whisk the egg whites until frothy. Add cream of tartar and continue whisking until soft peaks form.
- 5
Gradually add caster sugar while whisking continuously until stiff peaks form and the mixture is glossy.
- 6
Gently fold the almond flour mixture into the egg whites until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 7
If desired, add a few drops of yellow food colouring and gently fold until evenly distributed.
- 8
Transfer the mixture to a piping bag fitted with a round tip.
- 9
Pipe small rounds onto the prepared baking trays, leaving space between each macaroon.
- 10
Tap the baking trays on the counter to release any air bubbles.
- 11
Let the macarons rest at room temperature for about 30 minutes, or until a skin forms on the surface.
- 12
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the macarons are set and have formed "feet".
- 13
Remove from the oven and let cool completely on the baking trays.
- 14
Meanwhile, prepare the cream filling by whisking together the double cream, icing sugar, and lemon zest until thickened.
- 15
Once the macarons are completely cooled, pipe or spoon a small amount of cream filling onto the flat side of half of the macarons.
- 16
Sandwich together with the remaining macarons to form lemon macaroon sandwiches.