Perfect Coconut Macarons Recipe with Creamy Filling
These coconut macarons feature a delicate crunch, a chewy coconut-infused center, and a creamy filling that takes this treat to the next level. Perfect for special occasions or as edible gifts.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 46 minutes
- Yield: 24 macarons 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (100g) almond flour
- 1 ¼ cups (125g) powdered sugar
- 2 large egg whites (room temperature)
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup (50g) unsweetened shredded coconut (finely ground)
- ½ cup (120g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups (180g) powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tsp coconut extract (optional)
Instructions
- Sift the almond flour, powdered sugar, and shredded coconut into a large bowl using a fine mesh sieve. Discard any large bits.
- Whip the egg whites on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add granulated sugar while whipping. Increase speed to high and beat until stiff peaks form (about 5-7 minutes).
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the whipped egg whites using a rubber spatula. The batter should flow like lava when dropped from the spatula.
- Transfer the batter to a piping bag fitted with a round tip. Pipe small circles (about 1.5 inches) onto prepared baking sheets, leaving about an inch of space between each macaron.
- Let the piped macarons sit at room temperature for 30-60 minutes, or until a skin forms on the surface.
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Bake the macarons for 14-16 minutes, rotating the trays halfway through. The shells should be set but not browned.
- Allow the macarons to cool completely on the baking sheets before removing them.
- Beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, followed by heavy cream and coconut extract. Mix until smooth and fluffy.
- Match similar-sized shells and pipe a small amount of filling onto the flat side of one shell. Gently press another shell on top to create a sandwich.
Notes
[‘Sifting the dry ingredients ensures smooth and shiny shells.’, ‘Fold the batter carefully to achieve a lava-like consistency.’, ‘Use aged egg whites for a more stable meringue.’, “Resting the macarons before baking is crucial for creating the iconic macaron ‘foot’.”, ‘Use an oven thermometer to ensure even baking.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Protein: 2
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