Tricolour Macaroons Recipe
Republic Day is around the corner and what’s better than celebrating the day with some tricolour food sweet? Make these yummy macaroons and make the occasion even more special. They are super easy to make and will be prepared in just 30 minutes. You can also make these sweet delights for kitty parties, pot lucks and get togethers. So, make these colourful desserts and treat your friends and family with some delicious macaroons.
Ingredients of Tricolour Macaroons
- Almond Flour - 1 1/4 cups (125g)
- Powdered Sugar - 1 3/4 cups (200g)
- Egg Whites - 3 large eggs (at room temperature)
For the Filling:
- Butter - 1/2 cup (113g), unsalted and softened
- Powdered Sugar - 1 1/2 cups (170g)
Optional Flavors:
- Orange Zest or Extract - for the orange layer
- Matcha Powder or Mint Extract - for the green layer
- Vanilla or Coconut Extract - for the white layer
- Granulated Sugar - 1/4 cup (50g)
- Cream of Tartar - 1/4 tsp (optional, helps to stabilize the egg whites)
- Gel Food Coloring - Orange, White, and Green (to represent the tricolour)
- Vanilla Extract - 1 tsp
- Heavy Cream or Milk - 1-2 tbsp (to achieve desired consistency)
How to make Tricolour Macaroons
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Step 1 Whisk eggs and sugar
First whisk egg white to peak consistency, add breakfast sugar slowly, and whisk again.
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Step 2 Separate into two parts
Add almond powder and separate the mixture into two parts.
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Step 3 Add food colourings
Add orange food color to one part and green food color to the other part.
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Step 4 Fill piping bags
Fill both the mixtures into separate piping bags. Pipe on a silpat sheet of about 2 inches in diameter.
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Step 5 Bake
Bake for 10-12 minutes, at around 150 degrees Celsius.
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Step 6 Prepare white chocolate ganache
Make white chocolate ganache, and add vanilla essence and icing sugar to it.
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Step 7 Make macaroons
Take two same colored macaroons pipe the white chocolate ganache filling and make a sandwich. Repeat the process and make colorful macaroons.
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