Description

Elegant ruby-red almond shells sandwiched with rich dark chocolate ganache and a surprise center of cherry compote—these delicate French macarons offer a luscious blend of tart fruit and deep cocoa decadence in every bite.

Ingredients

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1 cup powdered sugar
3/4 cup almond flour
2 large egg whites, room temperature
1/4 cup granulated sugar
Red gel food coloring
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 cup cherries, pitted and chopped
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 teaspoon water

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Instructions

Sift powdered sugar and almond flour together.
In a clean bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add granulated sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
Add red gel food coloring and fold in dry ingredients gently until batter flows like lava.
Pipe small rounds onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Tap tray to release air bubbles.
Let shells sit at room temperature for 30–40 minutes until a skin forms.
Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 15–17 minutes. Cool completely before filling.
For ganache: Heat cream until just simmering. Pour over chocolate and let sit 1–2 minutes.
Stir until smooth, then add butter and mix until glossy. Cool to piping consistency.
For cherry filling: Cook cherries, sugar, and lemon juice over medium heat until softened.
Stir in cornstarch slurry and simmer until thickened. Cool completely.
Pipe a ring of ganache onto one macaron shell. Fill center with cherry compote. Top with another shell.
Chill assembled macarons in an airtight container for 24 hours before serving for best texture.

Notes

Ensure all mixing bowls and utensils are grease-free for best meringue.
Use gel food coloring to avoid altering batter consistency.
Allow macarons to mature in the fridge for 24 hours to enhance flavor and texture.
Cherry compote can be made ahead and refrigerated.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 macaron
Calories: 95
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 10mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 2.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 11g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 10mg