Orange Pistachio Macarons
Macarons are one of the most well-known desserts in French pastry, prepared in many flavors. This orange pistachio version combines the rich flavor of fresh orange with the aroma of pistachio, creating a truly special sweet treat. The crunchy shells and sweet, nutty filling create a perfect harmony, resulting in a truly refreshing dessert.
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Preparation Steps
1
Prepare the ingredients: sift together the almond flour and powdered sugar in a bowl. Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form, then gradually add the granulated sugar until you have a glossy, stable meringue.
2
Gently fold the almond flour mixture and grated orange zest into the meringue, ensuring the batter is smooth and homogeneous. Be careful not to overmix, or the macarons won't rise properly.
3
Using a piping bag, pipe evenly sized circles onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Let them rest for 30 minutes to allow a skin to form.
4
Bake the macarons in a preheated oven at 300°F (150°C) for 12-15 minutes, until they are slightly crisp on the outside and still soft on the inside.
5
For the filling, heat the heavy cream, then pour it over the finely chopped white chocolate. Stir until completely melted, then let it cool.
6
Roughly chop the pistachios and mix them into the white chocolate cream. This will add a rich, nutty flavor to the filling.
7
Once the white chocolate pistachio cream has thickened, use a spoon or piping bag to fill one half of the macarons with the cream. Top with another macaron shell to create a sandwich.
8
Place the finished macarons on a platter and let them rest in the refrigerator for a few hours to allow the flavors to meld together.
