Description
Cosmic Galaxy Macarons transport dessert lovers into a celestial wonderland of delicate French pastry. Shimmering with edible glitter and swirling nebula colors, these ethereal treats promise a mesmerizing culinary journey you can savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Macaron Shells:
- 100 g almond flour
- 100 g powdered sugar
- 2 egg whites
- 50 g granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- Galaxy food coloring (blue, purple, black)
- Edible glitter
Filling:
- 100 g unsalted butter
- 200 g powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Galaxy-inspired food coloring
Decorative Elements:
- Silver edible dust
- Black cocoa powder
- Metallic sprinkles
- White chocolate for drizzling
Instructions
- Sift almond flour and powdered sugar together in a large mixing bowl until completely smooth and free of lumps.
- Separate egg whites in a clean, dry mixing bowl, ensuring no yolk is present.
- Whip egg whites using an electric mixer at medium speed until foamy, then gradually add cream of tartar.
- Slowly incorporate granulated sugar while continuing to whip, increasing mixer speed to high until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- Gently fold the sifted dry ingredients into the meringue using a spatula, creating a smooth, flowing batter that ribbons when lifted.
- Divide batter into separate bowls and tint with galaxy food coloring, creating swirling blue, purple, and black patterns.
- Transfer colored batter to piping bags fitted with round tips and pipe uniform circles onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Tap baking sheets firmly on the counter to release air bubbles and allow macarons to form a skin at room temperature for 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 300°F and bake macarons for 12-15 minutes, rotating halfway through for even coloration.
- Cool macaron shells completely on baking sheets before removing.
- Cream butter until light and fluffy, then gradually mix in powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract.
- Tint buttercream with galaxy-inspired food coloring for a celestial effect.
- Pipe buttercream between matching macaron shells, creating sandwiched cookies.
- Dust edges with silver edible dust, sprinkle black cocoa powder, and garnish with metallic sprinkles.
- Drizzle white chocolate over completed macarons for a final stellar touch.
- Refrigerate in an airtight container to maintain texture and enhance flavor melding.
Notes
- Ensure egg whites are at room temperature for maximum volume and stability during whipping.
- Use a kitchen scale for precise ingredient measurements, critical for macaron success.
- Macaronage technique requires gentle folding to maintain meringue’s delicate air structure without deflating.
- Allow macarons to rest before baking to develop a smooth, glossy shell with signature “feet”.
- Experiment with food gel colors for vibrant galaxy-inspired swirls without compromising batter consistency.
- Store in refrigerator up to 5 days or freeze for extended enjoyment, separating layers with parchment.
- Adapt recipe for dietary needs by substituting almond flour with gluten-free alternatives like sunflower seed flour.
- Control moisture levels by avoiding humid kitchen environments during preparation and drying stages.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 158
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg