This time when I made my lemon buttercream filling, I didn’t use any cream. I blended room temperature butter with the powdered sugar [a/k/a confectioners’ sugar or icing sugar]. I looked in the fridge and saw that the heavy whipping cream was a day away from expiring. Not wanting to take a chance, I decided to add the lemon curd. I added just the right amount to make it much tarter than in the past.
Read MoreOn Tuesday, I baked my twentieth batch of macarons! Again, I used a natural powdered colorant and the pictures will show you how they turned out.
Read MoreFollow Lisa on her 13th sweet escapade into the colorful world of macaron making! In this fruity installment, she dives deep into raspberry flavor, tackles the quirks of piping perfection, and shares the joys (and slight chaos) of baking these delicate French treats. Whether you're a seasoned macaron artist or just here for the dessert eye-candy, this blog post is a delicious stop on the baking journey.
Read MoreI baked two batches of blueberry macarons last month and achieved different results. This was the first time I used a natural powdered colorant. With this type of color, you’ll need to use a bit more of it if you want a vibrant color.
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Read MoreAt first, all was great with the meringue. It had the standard stiff peaks and to get that lovely minty color, I added 7 drops of gel food coloring. And that was followed with one drop of pure peppermint essential oil. So it looked and smelled like chocolate mint chip ice cream.
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Read MoreCraving a zesty treat? Learn how to bake perfect lemon macarons with this step-by-step recipe. Avoid common mistakes and get tips for achieving those coveted macaron "feet." Plus, discover a time-saving trick and a tangy lemon curd buttercream filling that will make your macarons irresistible!
Read MoreIndulge in a flavorful adventure with Lisa Maliga as she shares her experience creating pistachio and vanilla French macarons! Learn from her baking journey, from grinding pistachios to achieving the perfect speckled shells. Get tips, tricks, and a helpful macaron recipe!
Read MoreDive into the delicious world of French macarons with Part 5 of Lisa Maliga's baking adventures! Discover how to create decadent chocolate ganache macarons with expert tips and tricks. Perfect your macaron skills and impress your friends with these delightful treats.
Read MoreDive into the delightful world of French macarons with this vibrant Pink Lemonade Macarons recipe! Get step-by-step instructions for crafting these zesty, pink-hued treats, filled with luscious lemon curd buttercream. Ideal for parties, dessert tables, or a fun baking adventure.
Read MoreThis batter was unlike the others as it was much thicker. I probably used too much cocoa powder. It had only been sifted once, when added with the sugar and almond flour. Whatever it was, this batch was very difficult to mix and I got so tired I just stopped. As soon as it was awkwardly piped onto the parchment paper, it was already dry.
Read MoreThe macaron saga continues as I want to test the King Arthur “super finely ground” almond flour I’d found for a dollar less at Walmart. I also wanted to try a strawberry buttercream filling because I love strawberries and the idea of a buttercream filling seemed decadent to me.
Read MoreMacarons are made with a few basic ingredients: sugar, egg whites, almond flour, and color for the shells. Fillings can vary, including options like jams, Nutella, caramel, or lemon curd. You can also create your own fillings, such as buttercream or chocolate ganache. While I had most ingredients and tools, I was missing almond flour, but had sugar and fresh eggs. I had watched several YouTube tutorials to learn how to make them. Maybe it wouldn’t be too difficult…
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