Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Christophe Felder’s Coffee Macarons, a delightful treat that brings together the airy texture of Italian meringue and the robust essence of coffee. Whether for a wedding, a special event, or simply to satisfy your sweet cravings, these macarons are sure to impress. Each bite offers a perfect balance between lightness and richness with a smooth coffee ganache filling. Easy to prepare yet elegant in presentation, they make for an ideal dessert that will enchant your guests and elevate any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 120 g egg whites
- 210 g icing sugar
- 125 g almond flour
- 30 g water
- 200 g granulated sugar
- 200 g white chocolate (for ganache)
- 100 ml heavy cream
- 1 tsp coffee extract
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and tools: electric mixer, baking sheets, parchment paper, piping bag, and sieve.
- Prepare the Italian meringue by heating water and granulated sugar until it reaches 118°C. Whisk egg whites until soft peaks form, then pour the syrup into the whites while mixing until cool.
- Sift almond flour and icing sugar together in a bowl. Gently fold in the meringue until smooth.
- Pipe small circles onto prepared parchment paper and let them rest for about 30 minutes.
- Bake at 150°C for about 15 minutes or until set.
- For the ganache, heat cream without boiling, pour over chopped white chocolate, let sit then stir in coffee extract until smooth.
- Assemble by filling one macaron shell with ganache and topping with another shell.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (20g)
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Experiment with different flavor extracts like vanilla or hazelnut for unique variations.