Description
Delicate chocolate macarons filled with silky Nutella buttercream, finished with chocolate drizzle and hazelnut crunch—elegant and indulgent.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 large egg whites
- 1/2 cup Nutella
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate (for drizzle)
- 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Sift almond flour, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder until very fine.
- Whip egg whites to soft peaks, gradually adding granulated sugar until glossy stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into meringue until batter flows like lava.
- Pipe equal rounds onto parchment-lined trays; tap to release air bubbles.
- Rest shells 30–45 minutes until tops are dry to the touch.
- Bake 15–18 minutes; cool completely before filling.
- Fill with Nutella buttercream, sandwich shells, drizzle with chocolate, and sprinkle hazelnuts.
Notes
- Ensure egg whites are at room temperature for better volume.
- Use a kitchen scale for accurate measurements.
- Let the macarons rest properly to achieve the perfect texture.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg