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Vegan Macarons

Vegan Macarons: Delightfully Chewy Eggless Treats You'll Love

Delight in these Vegan Macarons, a chewy and eggless treat perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 18 minutes
Servings: 12 macarons
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Macaron Shells
  • 2 cans Aquafaba Liquid from 400g cans of chickpeas
  • 0.25 teaspoon Cream of Tartar Essential for stabilizing aquafaba
  • 100 grams Caster Sugar Add gradually while whisking
  • 100 grams Ground Almonds Swap with almond flour if needed
  • 100 grams Icing Sugar No substitutes for best results
For the Buttercream Filling
  • 250 grams Icing Sugar for Buttercream
  • 75 grams Vegan Margarine Consider coconut cream for a tropical twist
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Try almond or lemon extract for variation
  • Splash Plant-Based Milk Used to adjust buttercream consistency

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • Piping bag
  • baking sheets

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the aquafaba by measuring the liquid from two cans of chickpeas, simmer until reduced, and refrigerate overnight.
  2. Preheat your oven to 150°C and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. Whip the aquafaba with cream of tartar until frothy, gradually adding caster sugar until stiff peaks form.
  4. Sift together ground almonds and icing sugar. Fold into whipped aquafaba without overmixing.
  5. Pipe 2-inch circles of macaron batter on the baking sheets, resting at room temperature until a matte skin forms.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 18 minutes, cool on the sheets before removing.
  7. Beat together icing sugar, vegan margarine, and vanilla extract until fluffy, adding milk as needed.
  8. Assemble by pairing macaron shells, piping buttercream between them, and pressing together.
  9. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days, letting sit at room temperature before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 30mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Measure accurately with a digital scale and ensure clean utensils to prevent meringue issues. Never skip resting time after piping to achieve the perfect macaron foot.

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