Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour (finely ground for a silky texture)
- 1 ¾ cups powdered sugar
- 3 large egg whites at room temperature
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- Food coloring (preferably green for the Polyjuice potion effect)
- For the Chocolate Frog Ganache:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 200g dark or milk chocolate, chopped
- Chocolate frogs or decorations for the theme (optional)
Instructions
- Begin by sifting together the almond flour and powdered sugar into a large mixing bowl for a smooth mixture.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form, add granulated sugar gradually, and whisk until glossy, stiff peaks appear. Mix in a few drops of green food coloring.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the whipped egg whites until the batter flows smoothly like lava.
- Transfer batter into a piping bag with a round tip, pipe small uniform circles onto parchment paper, tap the tray to release air bubbles.
- Bake at 150°C (300°F) for 15–20 minutes until shells lift easily, then cool completely.
- Heat heavy cream until boiling, pour over chopped chocolate, and stir until smooth to make ganache. Let cool slightly.
- Spread ganache on the bottom of one macaron shell, top with another to create a sandwich. Decorate with themed chocolates or sprinkles if desired.
- Refrigerate the assembled macarons for at least 24 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- Ensure almond flour is finely ground for a smooth macaron shell.
- Color the egg whites with vibrant green food coloring for authenticity.
- Bake until shells are firm and lift easily for perfect macarons.
- Allow macarons to mature in the refrigerator for best flavor development.
- Decorate with themed chocolates for a magical presentation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, Sandwich
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron with ganache
- Calories: 90 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
