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Heart-Shaped Chocolate Macarons with Rich Chocolate Ganache Filling Recipe

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  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
  • Yield: 24 macarons (12 sandwich pairs)
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Delight in these charming Heart-Shaped Chocolate Macarons, featuring delicate almond meringue shells infused with cocoa and a luscious semi-sweet chocolate ganache filling. Perfect for special occasions or a sweet treat, these macarons are baked to perfection with crispy ‘feet’ and a soft interior, then sandwiched with a rich, creamy ganache.

Ingredients

Macaron Shells

  • 3 egg whites, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 1/3 cups powdered icing sugar
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder

Chocolate Ganache Filling

  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup powdered icing sugar (optional, for sweetness and fluffiness)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, thoroughly mix almond flour, powdered icing sugar, and cocoa powder. Set aside.
  2. Whip Egg Whites: Place egg whites in a large bowl and beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Gradually add white sugar and continue beating for 4 minutes until stiff, glossy peaks form.
  3. Check Meringue Peaks: Ensure stiff peaks form by lifting the beater; the meringue should hold a small tuft.
  4. Fold Dry Ingredients: Gently fold the dry mixture into the meringue in 25-30 folds until fully combined without dry patches.
  5. Pipe Macarons: Transfer batter to a piping bag, snip the tip to about half an inch, and pipe into heart shapes on prepared baking trays.
  6. Remove Air Bubbles: Firmly tap the tray on a flat surface to release air bubbles, then smooth peaks with a wet finger.
  7. Optional Skin Formation: Allow the piped shells to rest at room temperature for 1 hour to form a skin.
  8. Preheat Oven: Heat oven to 285°F (140°C).
  9. Bake Macarons: Bake for 10 minutes until shells turn matte and develop characteristic ‘feet.’ Return to oven if undercooked.
  10. Heat Cream: In a small pot, gently heat heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
  11. Prepare Ganache: Place chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Pour hot cream over chips and let sit for 1 minute.
  12. Whisk Ganache: Stir the mixture until smooth and let cool completely. Optionally, whisk in powdered icing sugar to enhance sweetness and texture.
  13. Assemble Macarons: Spoon ganache into a piping bag. Pipe about half a tablespoon onto the flat side of one macaron shell, then sandwich with another shell.
  14. Repeat: Continue filling and assembling all macarons.

Notes

  • For best results, use room temperature egg whites to achieve optimal volume.
  • Allowing macarons to rest before baking helps develop a skin, improving texture and appearance.
  • If macarons appear undercooked after baking, immediately return them to the oven.
  • Adding powdered sugar to ganache is optional but can make it sweeter and fluffier.
  • Use a baking mat or parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French

Find it online: https://quickandsweetrecipes.com/heart-shaped-chocolate-macarons-with-rich-chocolate-ganache-filling-recipe/