Description
Indulge in a vibrant treat with these Blue Raspberry Macarons. Featuring a delicate, crisp shell and a chewy interior, each macaron is filled with a delightful raspberry-flavored frosting that balances sweetness with a hint of tanginess. The eye-catching blue hue, enhanced by shimmering pink luster dust, makes these macarons perfect for celebrations or as an elegant dessert at any gathering. This Blue Raspberry Macarons Recipe is not only visually stunning but also easy to follow, making it suitable for bakers of all levels eager to impress their guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup almond flour
- Egg whites from 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
- Cornflower blue food coloring (about 5 drops)
- 1/2 cup white frosting
- 1/8 teaspoon raspberry extract
- 3 drops pink food coloring
- 1–2 tablespoons raspberry spread
Instructions
- Prepare egg whites by letting them come to room temperature.
- Whisk almond flour and powdered sugar together in a bowl.
- Whip egg whites with salt until foamy, then gradually add granulated sugar and whip until stiff peaks form.
- Mix in blue food coloring.
- Gently fold in the dry ingredients until smooth.
- Pipe onto lined baking sheets and let rest for 1 hour.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 12 minutes, then cool completely before filling.
- Make the raspberry filling by combining frosting, extract, pink food coloring, and raspberry spread; add powdered sugar to thicken.
- Assemble macarons and dust with pink luster dust.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (15g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg