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Hot Chocolate Macarons

Irresistibly Decadent Hot Chocolate Macarons You’ll Love

These Hot Chocolate Macarons are delightful French pastries offering a rich chocolate flavor wrapped in a delicate shell.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 macarons
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Macaron Shells
  • 100 g Egg Whites Aged in the fridge for at least 24 hours
  • 120 g Almond Flour Use super-fine flour for best results
  • 30 g Cocoa Powder Dutch-processed recommended
  • 1/4 tsp Cream of Tartar Stabilizes egg whites
  • 50 g Granulated Sugar Sweetens the meringue
  • 150 g Powdered Sugar Aids texture in the shells
For the Ganache Filling
  • 150 g Dark Chocolate Use chocolate bars for a smoother melt
  • 100 ml Heavy Cream Creates rich, silky ganache
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup Mini Dehydrated Marshmallows Optional but highly recommended
  • 1 tsp Peppermint Extract Optional for a minty twist

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • Piping Bag
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Hot Chocolate Macarons
  1. Finely chop dark chocolate and place it in a bowl. Heat heavy cream in a saucepan until hot, pour it over the chocolate, let it sit, then stir until smooth and glossy. Set aside to thicken.
  2. Sift together almond flour, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder into a mixing bowl to eliminate lumps.
  3. In a stand mixer, whisk aged egg whites until frothy. Gradually add granulated sugar while whisking, then increase to high until stiff peaks form.
  4. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the meringue in two additions until a smooth batter forms. Stop folding once it reaches a lava-like consistency.
  5. Pipe 1-inch rounds of batter onto lined baking sheet, tap to release air bubbles, and let rest at room temperature for 30-45 minutes.
  6. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and bake macarons for 13-15 minutes until they hold their shape. Cool completely on the baking sheet.
  7. Pair similar shells, fill with ganache, top with whipped Swiss meringue and mini marshmallows if desired. Store in the fridge for 12-24 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 25mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Precise measurements and techniques are crucial for successful macarons. Allow resting for best results and enjoy fresh or stored appropriately.

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