Mint Chocolate Macarons
The history of macarons began in France, and they have since spread worldwide. The mint chocolate version is a special refreshing dessert that harmoniously combines mint and chocolate. Mint chocolate macarons are ideal for an elegant dessert, and the minty flavor adds a special experience. As the flavors blend together, they become a truly creamy and refreshing filling, so it is worth letting them rest.
Ingredients for this recipe
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Preparation Steps
1
Prepare the ingredients: measure out the almond flour, powdered sugar, and egg whites.
2
In a bowl, combine the almond flour and powdered sugar. Sift the mixture to remove any lumps.
3
In a mixing bowl, begin whipping the egg whites until foamy, then gradually add the granulated sugar. Continue whipping until stiff, glossy peaks form.
4
Gently fold the almond flour-powdered sugar mixture into the whipped egg whites. Be careful not to overmix, which can deflate the meringue.
5
Transfer the batter to a piping bag and pipe even circles onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
6
Let the macarons rest at room temperature for 30-60 minutes, allowing a thin skin to form on the surface.
7
Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) convection, then bake the macarons for 12-15 minutes. The bottoms should easily release from the parchment paper.
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For the mint chocolate filling, finely chop the fresh mint. Melt the dark chocolate over a double boiler, then mix it with the butter, heavy cream, and mint.
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Stir the chocolate-mint ganache until smooth, then let it cool completely.
10
Fill the cooled macarons with the chocolate-mint ganache, then top with another macaron shell.
11
Let the finished macarons rest for a couple of hours to allow the flavors to meld together.
