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Valentine's Heart Macarons

Delightful heart-shaped macarons featuring a crisp exterior and soft, chewy interior filled with luscious buttercream, perfect for Valentine's Day.
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Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: French, Italian
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Macaron Ingredients
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1 ¾ cups powdered sugar
  • 3 large egg whites, at room temperature Ensure they are at room temperature for best results.
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • to taste Food coloring (optional) Use to achieve desired color.
Buttercream Filling
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream (optional for texture) Add for a creamier consistency.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Line your baking sheets with parchment paper and use a heart-shaped stencil to draw hearts on the underside of the paper.
  2. In a bowl, sift the almond flour and powdered sugar together.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites until foamy. Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue to beat until stiff peaks form (about 5-7 minutes).
  4. Gently fold the sifted almond flour mixture into the whipped egg whites to achieve a smooth batter.
Baking
  1. Transfer the macaron batter into a piping bag fitted with a round tip. Pipe heart shapes onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each one.
  2. Let them rest for 30–60 minutes until a skin forms on the surface.
  3. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and bake the macarons for 15-20 minutes, rotating the sheets halfway through.
  4. Allow the macarons to cool completely on the baking sheets before gently peeling them off.
Making the Filling
  1. In a bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and mix well.
  2. Stir in the vanilla extract and heavy cream until the mixture is silky.
Assembly
  1. Pair up macaron shells of similar size and fill one half with buttercream. Top with the matching shell.

Notes

For best flavor, let filled macarons sit in the fridge for 24 hours before serving. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.