Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Prep the Baking Sheet by lining it with a silicone mat or parchment paper and preheat oven to 280°F (140°C).
- Mix Dry Ingredients by pulsing together powdered sugar and almond flour in a food processor, then sift into a large bowl and whisk in poppy seeds.
- Make Meringue by whipping aged egg whites until frothy, gradually adding granulated sugar and beating until stiff peaks form.
- Combine Mixtures by gently folding meringue into dry ingredients until smooth and shiny.
- Pipe Shells using a piping bag to create 1-inch disks on the baking sheet.
- Rest & Bake the piped macarons for about 1 hour until they develop a skin, then bake for 15 minutes.
- Cool them completely on the baking sheet after removal from the oven.
- Prepare Filling by whisking together sugar, lemon juice, eggs, and cooking until thick. Add butter and fold in whipped cream.
- Assemble by piping filling between two macaron shells to create sandwiches.
Nutrition
Notes
Egg whites should be at room temperature for best results. Avoid making macarons on humid days.
