Decadent Chocolate Caramel Macarons
A delightful treat featuring crisp outer shells and a smooth caramel filling, inspired by a charming patisserie in Paris.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 24 macarons 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup almond flour
- 4 large egg whites
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ½ cup caramel sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Sift together the powdered sugar, almond flour, and cocoa powder.
- Whip the egg whites until foamy, then gradually add in the granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the meringue until well combined.
- Pipe small circles onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Rest the macarons for 30 minutes before baking.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, then let them cool completely.
- Create the caramel filling by combining caramel sauce, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Assemble by sandwiching the caramel filling between two macaron shells.
Notes
Ensure your mixing bowls are grease-free for the best meringue. Use room-temperature egg whites for optimal results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg