Description
Do Macarons Have Dairy version of classic French macarons with crisp shells and a soft, chewy interior, filled with a fruity, dairy-free raspberry jam.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup almond flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large egg whites, room temperature
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar (optional, for stability)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- Gel food coloring (optional)
- 1/3 cup raspberry jam (or any dairy-free fruit preserve)
Instructions
- 1. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- 2. Sift together almond flour and powdered sugar into a bowl. Discard any large bits.
- 3. In a clean, grease-free mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar if using.
- 4. Gradually add granulated sugar while beating until stiff, glossy peaks form. Mix in vanilla extract and food coloring if desired.
- 5. Fold in the almond flour mixture in thirds using a spatula. Gently fold until batter flows in thick ribbons (macaronage stage).
- 6. Transfer the batter into a piping bag fitted with a round tip. Pipe small circles onto the prepared baking sheets.
- 7. Tap trays firmly on the counter to release air bubbles. Use a toothpick to pop any remaining bubbles.
- 8. Let the macarons rest at room temperature for 30–60 minutes until a skin forms and they’re no longer sticky to the touch.
- 9. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Bake one sheet at a time for 14–16 minutes.
- 10. Let cool completely before removing from trays.
- 11. Pair up similar-sized shells and fill with raspberry jam. Press gently to sandwich.
- 12. Refrigerate filled macarons in an airtight container for 24 hours for best texture.
Notes
- Be sure all equipment is grease-free for best meringue stability.
- Macarons are naturally dairy-free unless dairy is added to the filling.
- Feel free to substitute with other fruit jams or a vegan ganache.
- Aging the egg whites (leaving them uncovered in the fridge overnight) can improve results.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: dairy-free macarons, vegan filling, raspberry macarons, gluten-free