Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 150°C (300°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, sift together the almond flour and icing sugar. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until frothy. Gradually add the granulated sugar while whisking until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in the pistachio extract and a few drops of green food coloring if using.
- Carefully fold the almond flour mixture into the meringue until fully incorporated. The mixture should flow like lava but not be too runny.
- Transfer the batter to a piping bag and pipe rounds onto your prepared baking sheets, leaving space in between each macaron.
- Let the piped meringues rest at room temperature for 15-30 minutes until a skin forms.
Baking
- Place the baking sheets in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the macarons have risen, and you can gently lift them off the parchment without sticking.
Making the Ganache
- Heat the whipping cream over medium heat until hot but not boiling. Pour over chopped white chocolate and let it sit for a minute before stirring until smooth.
- Chill until set.
Assembly
- Once cool, pair up macaron shells and pipe ganache onto one shell before sandwiching with another.
Notes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Shells can be frozen for about a month before filling.