This year I wanted to make macarons in addition to my usual christmas cookies. I like macarons a lot – the making can be difficult, because those little bitches can cause a lot of trouble… but the result is plain delicious at the end (even though some of the macarons might look less perfect).
Everybody that is telling you he/she made macarons for the first time and they turned out perfect is either a big fat liar or a magician. You really have to make those bitches couple times until you get the results you are looking for. So be patient – sooner or later they will turn out just fine. If not – hide them and eat them all alone ;)
These version of macarons is based on a very basic recipe – the filling is more or less a standard buttercream with eggnog flavor – just a hint, but a really good flavor for macarons I must say. Oh and for the records – be precise with the amount of the ingredients – macarons don’t like it when you’re sloppy ;)
Btw – you can also use Eierlikör if you don’t have eggnog at hand or if you are too lazy to make it – if you want to make it, you can find a recipe here.
INGREDIENTS / ZUTATEN
For the macarons:
4 oz. (115g) almond flour
8 oz. (230g) confectioner’s sugar
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
5 oz. (144g) egg whites, room temperature
2 1/2 oz. (72g) sugar
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. salt
For the filling:
1/2 cup (100g) sugar
2 egg whites
3/4 cup (170g) butter, softened
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
2 tsp. eggnog (Eierlikör)
Für die Macarons:
115g gemahlene Mandeln
230g Puderzucker
1 TL Zimt
1/4 TL Muskatnuss
144g Eiweiß, Zimmertemperatur
72g Zucker
2 TL Vanille Extrakt
1/2 TL Salz
Für die Füllung:
100g Zucker
2 Eiweiß
170g weiche Butter
1/2 TL Zimt
1/4 TL Muskatnuss
2 TL Eggnog (Eierlikör)
DIRECTIONS / ZUBEREITUNG
2. In a food processor (blender) pulse the confectioner’s sugar, almond flour and spices into fine powder. Sift several times so you get rid of larger pieces.
3. In a large bowl combine egg whites, sugar and salt. Whip on medium speed until stiff peaks form for about 5-7 minutes. Add the vanilla extract and whip for another minute. Add the almond sugar mix to the meringue and fold in with a rubber spatula. Gently fold to deflate the meringue by pressing against the side of bowl until the batter is smooth and shiny. To check the consistency, drop a spoon of the batter in the bowl – it should have a peak that quickly relaxes back into the batter (start checking the batter after 20 folds).
4. Fill the batter into a piping bag with a round tip and pipe on the baking parchment or baking mats on the baking sheets. Tap the baking sheets on the counter to release any air bubbles inside the batter. Let the batter rest for 15 minutes.
5. Preheat the oven to 300˚F (150°C). Bake the macarons one baking sheet at a time for 15-20 minutes until hard and slightly golden, rotate the baking sheets halfway through baking time. Take the macarons off of the baking sheets and let cool down on the baking parchment. Peel off from the baking parchment when cooled completely.
6. For the filling add sugar and egg whites in a heatproof bowl over a pot with simmering water. Whisk until the mix reaches a temperature of 160°F (71°C) – if you don’t have a thermometer, rub the mix between your fingers – it should be warm and feel completely smooth. Remove from heat.
7. Whisk the egg white mixture for 5 minutes on medium speed. Increase speed to high and whisk until stiff, glossy peaks form and the mix has cooled (the bottom of the bowl should not be warm anymore) – about 6 minutes. Reduce speed and add butter piece by piece, beating well after each addition. Beat in cinnamon, nutmeg and eggnog until well blended.
8. Match similar sized cookies together and pipe or spread filling on one side and top with another. Sprinkle with nutmeg.
2. In einem Mixer Puderzucker mit gemahlenen Mandeln und den Gewürzen zu einem feinen Pulver mahlen. Mehrmals durch ein feines Sieb sieben, damit alles möglichst fein ist.
3. In einer großen Schüssel Eiweiß mit Zucker und Salz vermischen. Mit der Küchenmaschine oder Handrührgerät bei mittlerer Geschwindigkeit aufschlagen, bis das Eiweiß steif ist (ca. 5-7 Minuten). Vanille Extrakt zugeben und für eine weitere Minute aufschlagen. Den Mandel-Puderzucker Mix in die Schüssel geben und mit einem Gummispatel unterziehen. Den Teig dabei immer wieder vorsichtig gegen die Schüsselwand drücken, damit die Luft entweichen kann. Der Teig sollte glatt und glänzend aussehen. Die Konsistenz des Teiges nach etwa 20 mal “drücken” testen – wenn man mit einem Löffel etwas Teig in die Schüssel fallen lässt, sollte der Teig eine kleine Spitze gebildet haben, die sich aber zügig wieder zurückbildet.
4. Den Teig in einen Spritzbeutel mit runder Öffnung füllen und kleine Mengen auf das Backpapier spritzen. Das Blech vorsichtig auf die Arbeitsfläche klopfen, damit Luftbläschen noch entweichen können. Den Teig ca. 15 Minuten ruhen lassen vor dem Backen.
5. Den Ofen auf 150°C (300°F) vorheizen. Jeweils ein einzelnes Backblech mit Macarons für 15-20 Minuten backen, bis die Macarons hart und leicht goldbraun sind. Das Blech nach der Hälfte der Zeit im Backofen wenden. Macarons mit dem Backpapier vom Blech nehmen und noch auf dem Backpapier auskühlen lassen. Die erkalteten Macarons vom Backpapier abziehen.
6. Für die Füllung den Zucker mit Eiweiß in einer hitzebeständigen Schüssel über einem Topf mit köchelndem Wasser erwärmen. Die Masse so lange rühren, bis die Temperatur 71°C (160°C) erreicht hat – falls kein Thermometer zur Hand ist, mit einer kleinen Menge der Masse testen und zwischen den Fingern verreiben – die Masse sollte warm sein und der Zucker nicht mehr spürbar sein. Vom Herd nehmen.
7. Die Masse für 5 Minuten bei mittlerer Geschwindigkeit aufschlagen. Geschwindigkeit erhöhen und so lange aufschlagen, bis der Eischnee glänzt und steif ist (die Schüssel sollte dabei nicht mehr warm sein) – dauert etwa 6 Minuten. Geschwindigkeit wieder reduzieren und dann die Butter in kleinen Stücken nacheinander zugeben und jedes Mal gut unterrühren. Zimt, Muskatnuss und Eggnog zugeben und gut verrühren.
8. Von den Macaron-Hälften gleichgroße heraussuchen – auf eine der Seiten die Füllung aufspritzen oder draufstreichen und dann zusammenklappen. Mit Muskatnuss bestäuben.
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Here is a version of the recipe you can print easily.
PrintEggnog Macarons
- Prep Time: 40
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 100
- Yield: 30 1x
Ingredients
For the macarons
- 4 oz. (115g) almond flour
- 8 oz. (230g) confectioner’s sugar
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
- 5 oz. (144g) egg whites, room temperature
- 2 1/2 oz. (72g) sugar
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp. salt
For the filling
- 1/2 cup (100g) sugar
- 2 egg whites
- 3/4 cup (170g) butter, softened
- 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
- 2 tsp. eggnog (Eierlikör)
Instructions
- Line two baking sheets with baking parchment (or silicone macaron baking mats).
- In a food processor (blender) pulse the confectioner’s sugar, almond flour and spices into fine powder. Sift several times so you get rid of larger pieces.
- In a large bowl combine egg whites, sugar and salt. Whip on medium speed until stiff peaks form for about 5-7 minutes. Add the vanilla extract and whip for another minute. Add the almond sugar mix to the meringue and fold in with a rubber spatula. Gently fold to deflate the meringue by pressing against the side of bowl until the batter is smooth and shiny. To check the consistency, drop a spoon of the batter in the bowl – it should have a peak that quickly relaxes back into the batter (start checking the batter after 20 folds).
- Fill the batter into a piping bag with a round tip and pipe on the baking parchment or baking mats on the baking sheets. Tap the baking sheets on the counter to release any air bubbles inside the batter. Let the batter rest for 15 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 300˚F (150°C). Bake the macarons one baking sheet at a time for 15-20 minutes until hard and slightly golden, rotate the baking sheets halfway through baking time. Take the macarons off of the baking sheets and let cool down on the baking parchment. Peel off from the baking parchment when cooled completely.
- For the filling add sugar and egg whites in a heatproof bowl over a pot with simmering water. Whisk until the mix reaches a temperature of 160°F (71°C) – if you don’t have a thermometer, rub the mix between your fingers – it should be warm and feel completely smooth. Remove from heat.
- Whisk the egg white mixture for 5 minutes on medium speed. Increase speed to high and whisk until stiff, glossy peaks form and the mix has cooled (the bottom of the bowl should not be warm anymore) – about 6 minutes. Reduce speed and add butter piece by piece, beating well after each addition. Beat in cinnamon, nutmeg and eggnog until well blended.
- Match similar sized cookies together and pipe or spread filling on one side and top with another. Sprinkle with nutmeg.
Notes
- Enjoy baking!
Very nice :)
Its so true ! It never gets perfect in the first time!!!
I can’t get the filling right, how do you get the butter to unclump? Everything is fully room temperature since the eggs and butter have been sitting out for 4+ hours. I’ve resorted to putting the mixture over the water melting it and putting in the fridge. I hope it works.
Hi,
I am not quite sure what happened… the filling is like a swiss meringue buttercream. You mix the egg whites with the sugar and heat it up until the sugar is dissolved. Then you whisk it until you get a nice meringue with stiff peaks – it also should not be warm anymore. The butter should be soft and added in small pieces. If you keep whisking it should result in a creamy buttercream. If it is too soft, you can place it in the fridge and cool it down for some time and then whisk it again – that should help. You should not melt everything together though…
Cheers,
Marc