Description
Peach Macarons with Fresh Peaches and Cream are the epitome of summer desserts, combining the delicate sweetness of French macarons with the juicy richness of ripe peaches. These airy confections feature crispy shells filled with a luscious peach-infused cream, creating a delightful treat that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 3 large egg whites (room temperature)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup fresh peaches (pureed)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Additional powdered sugar for filling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Sift together almond flour and powdered sugar twice in one bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whip egg whites until foamy. Gradually add granulated sugar while whipping until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the whipped egg whites until fully combined.
- Pipe small circles onto the prepared baking sheets and let rest for 30 minutes.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until firm but slightly soft when pressed; allow to cool completely.
- For the filling, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy, then fold in pureed peaches gently.
- Assemble by sandwiching the peach filling between two macaron shells.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (20g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Ensure your egg whites are at room temperature for better volume. Sift dry ingredients thoroughly to avoid lumps for smooth shells. Allow macarons to rest before baking to prevent cracking.