Description
Delicate and flavorful, these Lemon Poppy Seed Macarons are a delightful treat perfect for any occasion. The crisp almond flour shells filled with tangy lemon buttercream are sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
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For the shells:
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 large egg whites (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
- yellow gel food coloring (optional)
For the filling:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the shells: Line baking sheets, sift almond flour and powdered sugar, beat egg whites, add sugar, flavorings, fold in dry ingredients, pipe onto sheets.
- Bake: Rest macarons, bake at 300°F for 14–16 minutes, cool.
- Make the filling: Beat butter, add sugar, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla, pipe onto shells, sandwich, and chill.
Notes
- Ensure clean bowls for meringue.
- Aging egg whites can improve results.
- Store macarons in airtight container in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
