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Mimosa Macarons
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Mimosa Macarons

These mimosa macarons are perfect for Mother’s Day! All the orange and champagne flavor of a mimosa, that favorite brunch cocktail, in the form of a French macaron!
Prep Time50 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Drying Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 35 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: French
Keyword: mimosa macarons
Servings: 20 pastries (about)
Calories: 123kcal

Ingredients

For the Filling

For the Macaron Shells

  • 100 grams almond meal (approx. 1 cup + 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon)
  • 155 grams powdered sugar (approx 1 cup)
  • 2 tablespoons orange zest (zest of one orange)
  • 3 egg whites (large)
  • 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 55 grams superfine sugar (approx. 1/4 cup + 2 teaspoons)
  • rose pink & lemon yellow gel paste food coloring (optional)

Instructions

Make the Filling:

  • Combine ¼ cup cream with cornstarch, yolks, and egg; set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, combine the remaining cream, sparkling wine, and sugar, and place over medium heat.
  • When just beginning to simmer, add a third of the wine mixture to the egg mixture, whisking vigorously.
  • Add the warmed egg mixture to the pot, and cook over low heat, until thickened.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla.
  • Pour through a fine-mesh strainer into a heat-safe bowl, cover the surface with plastic wrap, and chill.

Make the Shells:

  • Sift the almond meal and confectioners sugar together, discarding any large bits.
  • Add the orange zest.
  • Whip the whites until frothy.
  • Add the cream of tartar and continue to whip until soft peak stage.
  • Slowly add in the superfine sugar.
  • Tint with gel paste color, if desired.
  • Continue to whip until stiff peaks are achieved.
  • Fold the almond mixture into the whites until the batter drops from the spatula in a long ribbon.
  • Pipe one-inch diameter rounds onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Allow the shells to dry and form a thin membrane/skin for about 20-30 minutes.
  • Drop the oven temperature to 325 degrees F and bake for 12-15 minutes.
  • Cool on the baking sheet.

Assemble the Macarons:

  • Pipe about two teaspoons of filling onto half the shells and sandwich.

Nutrition

Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 25mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 163IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg