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Perfect Pistachio Macarons

Delightful French cookies with a nutty pistachio flavor, complemented by a creamy white chocolate ganache.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: French
Calories: 90

Ingredients
  

For the Macarons
  • 120 g Almond Flour
  • 200 g Icing Sugar
  • 3 pieces Egg Whites (room temperature) Ensure they are at room temperature for better volume.
  • 30 g Granulated Sugar
  • a pinch Salt
  • 1 tsp Pistachio Extract
  • Green Food Coloring (optional)
For the White Chocolate Ganache
  • 200 g White Chocolate (chopped)
  • 100 ml Whipping Cream

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 150°C (300°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, sift together the almond flour and icing sugar. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until frothy. Gradually add the granulated sugar while whisking until stiff peaks form.
  4. Gently fold in the pistachio extract and a few drops of green food coloring if using.
  5. Carefully fold the almond flour mixture into the meringue until fully incorporated. The mixture should flow like lava but not be too runny.
  6. Transfer the batter to a piping bag and pipe rounds onto your prepared baking sheets, leaving space in between each macaron.
  7. Let the piped meringues rest at room temperature for 15-30 minutes until a skin forms.
Baking
  1. 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
  1. 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.
  2. Chill until set.
Assembly
  1. 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.