Description
Peach Macarons with Fresh Peaches and Cream are the epitome of summer indulgence. These delicate French pastries feature crisp almond shells that encase a luscious filling made from fresh peaches and whipped cream. Their charming appearance and delightful flavor make them perfect for any gathering, whether it’s a casual picnic or an elegant dinner party. With just a few basic ingredients and simple techniques, you can impress your guests with this sophisticated dessert that captures the essence of sunny days and ripe fruit.
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
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 a mixing bowl.
- In another bowl, whip egg whites until foamy, then gradually add granulated sugar while whipping until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg whites until fully combined.
- Pipe small circles onto prepared baking sheets and let them rest for 30 minutes.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until firm yet slightly soft when pressed; allow to cool completely on the sheets.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then fold in pureed peaches.
- Assemble by sandwiching the peach cream 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: 9g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg