Description
Tropical-inspired mango macarons with crisp almond shells and a smooth, dairy-free mango jam filling. Bright, fruity, and naturally gluten-free.
Ingredients
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)
1/2 tsp mango extract or flavoring
Orange or yellow gel food coloring (optional)
1/3 cup mango jam or mango puree (dairy-free)
Instructions
1. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
2. Sift together almond flour and powdered sugar, discarding any large pieces.
3. In a grease-free mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar if using.
4. Slowly add granulated sugar while whipping until stiff peaks form.
5. Mix in mango extract and gel food coloring if desired.
6. Fold the dry ingredients into the meringue in batches until the batter flows in thick ribbons (macaronage stage).
7. Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a round tip and pipe evenly sized circles onto the prepared baking sheets.
8. Tap the trays firmly to remove air bubbles. Pop any remaining with a toothpick.
9. Let macarons rest at room temperature for 30–60 minutes until a skin forms.
10. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Bake one tray at a time for 14–16 minutes.
11. Cool completely before removing from the baking surface.
12. Match up similar-sized shells and fill with mango jam or puree. Press gently to sandwich.
13. Refrigerate filled macarons for 24 hours to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
Use thick mango jam or cooked mango puree to avoid runny filling.
Avoid using fresh mango juice in the shell batter—use extract for flavor and stability.
Macaron shells are naturally dairy-free; make sure the jam contains no added dairy.
Mango macarons pair well with coconut or passion fruit flavors for future variations.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 95
- 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: mango macarons, dairy-free macarons, tropical macarons, French dessert