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Earl Grey Macarons

Delicious Earl Grey Macarons with Zesty Lemon Curd Filling

This Earl Grey Macarons recipe features a delightful bergamot flavor and a zesty lemon curd filling.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 24 macarons
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 90

Ingredients
  

For the Macaron Shells
  • 120 g Almond Flour Ensure it's finely ground
  • 2 tbsp Earl Grey Loose Tea Can substitute with another flavored tea
  • 200 g Powdered Sugar Can use granulated sugar but may affect texture
  • 100 g Egg Whites Room temperature for optimal aeration
  • 200 g Granulated Sugar Stabilizes meringue
  • 50 ml Water Used for making sugar syrup
For the Lemon Curd Filling
  • 4 large Egg Yolks Use fresh for best flavor
  • 150 ml Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed, about 5 lemons needed
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest
  • 100 g Unsalted Butter Can substitute with a vegan alternative
  • 1 sheet Gelatin Sheet Opt for agar-agar as a vegetarian substitute
For Decoration
  • 50 g Melted White Chocolate Replace with colored glaze if desired
  • 1 dash Yellow Food Coloring

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • piping bag
  • candy thermometer
  • Food Processor
  • Silicone Mat or Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Earl Grey Macarons
  1. Begin your delightful journey by measuring all dry ingredients—almond flour, powdered sugar, and Earl Grey tea. Ensure your egg whites are at room temperature.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine granulated sugar and water, then place it over medium heat until it reaches 118°C-120°C (244°F-248°F).
  3. Using a stand mixer, whisk the egg whites on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add the superfine sugar until soft peaks form.
  4. Once the sugar syrup reaches the right temperature, remove it from heat and pour it into the egg whites while whisking.
  5. Combine the almond flour, powdered sugar, and Earl Grey tea in a separate bowl and pulse in a food processor.
  6. Gently fold the whipped meringue into the almond mixture until it reaches the ribbon stage.
  7. Prepare a piping bag and pipe equal-sized rounds (about 3 cm in diameter) on a baking tray.
  8. Let the piped macarons rest at room temperature for 25-40 minutes, until dry to the touch.
  9. Preheat your oven to 155°C (311°F) and bake the macarons for 14-15 minutes.
  10. Allow the macarons to cool on the baking tray for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
  11. Whisk together egg yolks, lemon juice, and sugar in a heatproof bowl over simmering water until thickened.
  12. Incorporate butter and softened gelatin into the lemon curd, stirring until smooth.
  13. Pipe a small dollop of lemon curd onto half of the macarons and press another shell on top.
  14. Melt white chocolate and add yellow food coloring for decoration, then drizzle over the macarons.
  15. Refrigerate filled macarons for at least 12 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 5mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

Macarons are best enjoyed fresh, ideally within hours of assembly. For longer storage, refrigerate or freeze appropriately.

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