Description
Delicate and flavorful, these lemon poppy seed macarons are a delightful treat for any occasion. The crispy almond shells filled with zesty lemon buttercream are a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors.
Ingredients
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For the Macaron Shells:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ¾ cup almond flour (finely ground)
- 2 large egg whites (room temperature)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- Yellow gel food coloring (optional)
For the Lemon Buttercream Filling:
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for filling)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Macaron Shells: Line baking sheets, pulse powdered sugar and almond flour, beat egg whites with sugar, fold in dry ingredients and flavorings, pipe rounds onto sheets.
- Bake the Macarons: Let them rest, then bake until set and firm. Cool completely.
- Make the Lemon Buttercream Filling: Beat butter, add sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, and salt until smooth and fluffy.
- Assemble the Macarons: Pipe the filling onto half the shells and sandwich with the rest.
Notes
- Humidity can affect macaron shells, so work in a dry environment if possible.
- Macarons taste better after resting in the fridge for 24 hours. Bring to room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
