Peach Macarons with Fresh Peaches and Cream
Peach Macarons with Fresh Peaches and Cream are a delightful summer dessert that beautifully combines the elegance of French pastry with the refreshing taste of ripe peaches. These delicate treats feature a crispy almond shell and a luscious peach-infused cream filling, making them perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a party or looking to indulge yourself, these macarons will impress dessert lovers of all ages with their unique flavor and stunning appearance.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 38 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 macarons 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 3 large egg whites (room temperature)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup fresh peaches (pureed)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Additional powdered sugar for filling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Sift almond flour and powdered sugar together twice to ensure a fine texture.
- In a separate bowl, whip egg whites until foamy; gradually add granulated sugar and continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the whipped egg whites until combined.
- Pipe small circles onto prepared baking sheets and let them rest for 30 minutes to form a skin.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until firm but slightly soft when pressed, then cool completely on the sheets.
- For the filling, whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until fluffy; gently fold in pureed peaches.
- Assemble by sandwiching peach filling between two macaron shells.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg