Description
Treat yourself to these Luxurious Raspberry Pistachio Macarons — a crisp, chewy French dessert with vibrant raspberry shells, a silky white chocolate ganache filling, and a sprinkle of crunchy pistachios. Whether you’re looking for an elegant treat, a beautiful edible gift, or a delicious addition to your dessert table, these delicate macarons are the perfect choice. This easy recipe is ideal for anyone searching for fancy yet *doable* food ideas, breakfast ideas, or quick-to-assemble desserts that feel like a professional patisserie touch.
Ingredients
70 g almond flour
100 g powdered sugar
40 g freeze-dried raspberries
2 large egg whites
50 g granulated sugar
1/4 tsp cream of tartar (optional)
100 g white chocolate
60 ml heavy cream
2 tbsp chopped unsalted pistachios (for topping)
1–2 drops pink gel food coloring (optional)
Instructions
1. Sift almond flour and powdered sugar together into a bowl. Process freeze-dried raspberries into powder and sift them into the same bowl.
2. In a separate clean bowl, whip the egg whites on medium speed until foamy. Add cream of tartar if using.
3. Gradually add granulated sugar to the egg whites while continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.
4. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the whipped egg whites using a spatula. The batter should flow like lava. Add gel food coloring if desired.
5. Transfer the mixture into a piping bag fitted with a round tip. Pipe circles onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Tap the sheet to release air bubbles.
6. Let the piped batter rest at room temperature for 30–60 minutes until a skin forms. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
7. Bake for 14–16 minutes. Let cool completely before removing from the baking sheet.
8. Heat heavy cream until just simmering, then pour over the chopped white chocolate. Let sit for a minute, then stir until smooth. Chill until firm enough to pipe.
9. Pipe ganache onto half the macarons and sandwich with the other halves.
10. Sprinkle chopped pistachios and a dusting of powdered sugar on top. Chill for at least 24 hours for best texture.
Notes
Use an oven thermometer for accuracy; macarons are sensitive to temperature.
Let the piped macarons rest fully before baking to avoid cracking.
Chill the assembled macarons overnight for best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 macarons
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 9mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: raspberry pistachio macarons, French macarons, easy macaron recipe