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Mexican Chocolate Macarons
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Mexican Chocolate Macarons

Spiced Chocolate Ganache Sandwiched Between Pillowy Chocolate Almond Meringue Shells
Prep Time1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 45 minutes
Cuisine: Macarons
Servings: 4
Calories: 555kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Chop the chocolate.
  • Place the cream in a small saucepot and bring to a simmer.
  • Pour the cream over the chopped chocolate. Add the cinnamon and cayenne.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Sift the almond flour, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder together.
  • Whip the egg whites until foamy. Gradually add the superfine sugar, while whipping. Continue to whip until the meringue is stiff and glossy.
  • Fold the almond flour mixture into the meringue.
  • Pipe 2-inch diameter rounds of the batter onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and let the piped shells sit out, uncovered, for approx. 30 minutes or until a thin, dry membrane has formed on the surface.
  • Drop the oven temperature down to 325 degrees and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Cool on the baking sheet.
  • Pipe about a tablespoon of cooled ganache onto half of the shells, and sandwich.
  • Makes about 16 pastries. Can keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 555kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 44mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 69g