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Known for their smooth tops and ruffled 'feet'.","serves":12,"time":{"prepMinutes":45,"cookMinutes":20,"totalMinutes":125,"activeMinutes":60},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"125g almond flour","name":"Almond Flour","quantity":125,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1 1/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"finely ground","notes":"almond","group":"Shells","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"150g powdered sugar","name":"Sugar","quantity":150,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1 1/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"powdered","notes":"confectioners sugar","group":"Shells","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"3 large egg whites","name":"Egg White","quantity":3,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"piece","form":"whites only","notes":"room temperature; approx 100g","group":"Shells","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"50g granulated sugar","name":"Granulated Sugar","quantity":50,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"granulated","notes":"extra fine preferred","group":"Shells","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1/4 tsp cream of tartar","name":"Cream Of Tartar","quantity":1,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/4","usUnit":"tsp","form":"powder","notes":"","group":"Shells","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 pinch salt","name":"Salt","quantity":0.5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"pinch","form":"fine","notes":"to taste","group":"Shells","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1 tsp vanilla extract","name":"Vanilla Extract","quantity":5,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"tsp","form":"liquid","notes":"pure extract","group":"Shells","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"115g unsalted butter","name":"Butter","quantity":115,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"0.25","usUnit":"lb","form":"softened","notes":"unsalted","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"120g powdered sugar","name":"Sugar","quantity":120,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"cup","form":"powdered","notes":"for buttercream","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"1 tbsp heavy cream","name":"Cream","quantity":15,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"Filling","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Sift the almond flour and 150g of powdered sugar together into a large bowl twice to ensure no lumps remain. Discard any large almond pieces.","group":"Shell Preparation","title":"Sift the almond flour and 150g of powdered sugar together","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Shell Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a clean metal bowl, whisk the egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add the granulated sugar while increasing the speed to high. Whisk until stiff, glossy peaks form.","group":"Meringue","title":"Whisk the egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt","timerMinutes":8,"sourceTitle":"Meringue"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Fold in the vanilla extract. Then, gently fold the dry ingredients into the meringue in three batches. Use a spatula to scrape the sides and cut through the middle (macaronage) until the batter reach a 'lava-like' consistency and can form a figure-eight.","group":"Mixing","title":"Fold in the vanilla extract","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Mixing"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Transfer the batter to a piping bag with a round tip. Pipe 1-inch circles onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Tap the tray firmly on the counter 3-4 times to release air bubbles.","group":"Piping","title":"Transfer the batter","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Piping"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Let the shells rest at room temperature for 30-60 minutes until a skin forms and they are no longer sticky to the touch.","group":"Resting","title":"Let the shells rest","timerMinutes":60,"sourceTitle":"Resting"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Preheat oven to 300°F (149°C). Bake for 15-18 minutes. The shells should have feet and not move when touched. Let them cool completely on the tray.","group":"Baking","title":"Preheat oven to 300°F","timerMinutes":18,"sourceTitle":"Baking"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Prepare the filling: Beat the butter until fluffy, then add powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Pipe onto the flat side of one shell and sandwich with another.","group":"Filling","title":"Prepare the filling","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Filling"}],"notes":"A humid environment can prevent the shells from drying correctly. Ensure your mixing bowl is completely grease-free before whisking egg whites. For the best texture, 'mature' the filled macarons in the fridge for 24 hours before eating.","cuisine":{"group":"Western European","specific":["French"]},"course":["dessert"],"cookingMethod":["bake"],"equipment":["sifter","electric hand mixer","piping bag","round piping tip","baking sheet","parchment paper","spatula"],"diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free"],"allergens":["tree_nuts","eggs","milk"],"difficulty":"hard","yield":{"amount":12,"unit":"cookies","note":"Makes approximately 24 individual shells"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The shells can be baked and stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days before filling."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store filled macarons in an airtight container in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Bring to room temperature for 20 minutes before serving for the best texture."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fmacarons_a23bdb4c70%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=49301756-904c-4ff8-85fe-d90a57a51392","imageAlt":"Classic French Macarons — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["macarons","french pastry","gluten free","meringue","almond"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Classic French Macarons","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T04:08:07.192Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T04:08:07.192Z","related":[{"id":"sumo_de_cereja_com_limao_b284846cba","slug":"cherry-lemon-juice","title":"Cherry Lemon Juice","description":"A refreshing and vibrant Western European beverage blending the sweetness of ripe cherries with the zing of fresh lemon.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":10,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"Western European","specific":["Portuguese"]},"course":["dessert","drink"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fsumo_de_cereja_com_limao_b284846cba%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=ac0d265a-e1f1-4435-bb98-a8ca3a53f992","imageAlt":"Cherry Lemon Juice — recipe cover","tags":["cherry","lemon","juice","refreshing","beverage","summer","easy"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":5,"stepCount":5},{"id":"scone_18b5c7aa9a","slug":"classic-british-scones","title":"Classic British Scones","description":"A traditional Western European snack that is light, fluffy, and slightly crumbly. 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