Pistachio and Chocolate Macarons

Indulge in the Delicate and Delicious World of French Macarons with this Cookbook

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Indulge in the Delicate and Delicious World of French Macarons with this Cookbook

Pistachio and Chocolate Macarons Recipe

These pistachio and chocolate macarons are a delectable treat that will not disappoint. The delicate pistachio flavor is perfectly balanced by the rich dark chocolate filling, resulting in a decadent and indulgent treat.

Ingredients

icing sugar (150g)
100g (70% cocoa solids) dark chocolate
100 grams egg whites (aged overnight)
100g ground almonds
pistachios (50g) (finely chopped)
Green food coloring
50g caster sugar
100 g double cream

Time Needed

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 150 degrees Celsius and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Sift together the ground almonds and icing sugar in a large mixing bowl.
Whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form in a separate bowl, then gradually whisk in the caster sugar until the mixture is glossy and stiff peaks form.
Whisk in a few drops of green food coloring until the egg white mixture is evenly colored.
Fold in the almond and icing sugar mixture, a third at a time, until the mixture is smooth and shiny.
Fill a piping bag with a plain nozzle with the mixture and pipe 3cm circles onto the prepared baking tray.
Allow the tray to rest for 15 minutes after tapping it firmly on the work surface to release any air bubbles.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the macarons have risen and formed a 'foot' at the base, in a preheated oven.
Remove from the oven and cool for 5 minutes on the baking tray before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Meanwhile, melt the dark chocolate and double cream together in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water.
When the butter has melted, stir in the chopped pistachios and set aside to cool until firm.
Pair the macarons with macarons of similar size once they have cooled.
Filling should be spooned or piped onto the flat side of one macaron in each pair, then gently pressed the other macaron onto the filling to form a sandwich.
Allow for at least an hour before serving.