Whether you are in the mood to treat yourself or your loved one to some tasty macarons, there are a few important things to consider. Including the type of flavor you are looking for. There are many options to choose from, so pick one that you love.

Lavender

Using lavender macarons is a great way to incorporate this lovely flower into your desserts. A macaron is a pillow-like cookie with a soft center that is filled with some sort of filling. A simple base for these cookies is almond meal and egg whites. These cookies are delicious, but they require a little finesse to produce.

First, you’ll need a kitchen scale to measure the ingredients. After you’ve measured your ingredients, you’ll need to sift the powdered sugar and almond flour together. This will help you ensure you have a ribbon-like consistency.

After you’ve sifted the ingredients, you’ll need to whisk the egg whites in your mixer. You’ll need to make sure that you use a high-speed setting so that you can achieve soft peaks.

Cotton candy

Whether you’re a fan of the color purple or not, you’ll be blown away by the sheer brilliance of a cotton candy macaron. With a fusion of tea, white chocolate, and the requisite food flavoring, this dessert has the makings of a fine culinary experience.

First, let’s talk about the ingredients. Specifically, you’ll need butter, vanilla, 125g powdered sugar, and salt. This mixture should be smooth, lighter in color, and most importantly, room temperature.

To wit, this recipe is capable of producing 18 macarons (if you’re lucky). To make sure your baking results are top-notch, you’ll want to place your baking pans on a silpat type nonstick baking mat.

Earl grey

Using Earl Grey tea as the base for macarons gives them a lemony, citrus tang. These delicate, flavorful shells are delicious on their own, or filled with your choice of filling.

Earl grey macarons can be made with any flavor, but there are a few popular varieties: lavender, blackberry, and Key Lime Pie. All of these flavors have a hint of tea. Depending on the flavor you choose, you can also use a powdered food coloring.

Earl grey macarons are filled with a ganache or buttercream. These can be made ahead of time, and stored in the refrigerator. They can last for up to a month.

Rose flower

Adding a touch of purple to your macaron is a great way to make your treat more aesthetically appealing. Rose flower macarons are perfect for any occasion and are sure to please any palate. Aside from their pastel pink shells, they feature a vanilla buttercream filling. Using this buttercream is a good way to incorporate leftover egg yolks into your recipe.

The most basic macaron consists of a shell made in pastel shades of pink and violet. The skin of a macaron is a vital component to its structure. Usually, the shells are sandwiched together with alternate beads of violet-flavoured sauce. It can take 30 minutes to an hour to form a shell, but will be well worth the wait.

Heart shaped

Creating a heart shaped macaron is a great idea for Valentine’s Day, birthday celebrations, or baby showers. Using your favorite Italian macaron recipe, you can create the perfect treat for your loved ones. You can also decorate them with melted chocolate, sprinkles, and a salted caramel sauce for an extra special treat.

Start by placing a heart shaped template on a silicone mat. Then fill your pastry bag with macaron batter. Using a toothpick, drag the batter along the edges of the template. This will help you to spread the batter out and make a pointy bottom for your macaron.

Once the macaron batter is ready, place the tip of the piping bag at the top right corner of the heart template. Next, pull the piping bag diagonally down to the center. This will create a thinner bottom to form the pointy tip of the heart.

London fog

Having a London fog macaron can be a delightful treat. It’s a light blue crust dotted with a rainbow of sprinkles, and it’s stuffed with a cake batter-infused French butter cream. It’s a sexy looking dessert, and if you’re lucky, you can get one as part of your birthday cake. The best part is, you can enjoy it gluten-free.

If you want to impress your guests with something besides a cupcake, the Landon macaron is the way to go. The top layer is a satiny Italian butter cream, which looks like it came straight from a luxury hotel. The bottom is a dark chocolate ganache which looks more like a cookie than a confection.