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Mango Macarons – Elegant Tropical French Treat

Delicate French macarons filled with a smooth, vibrant mango cream for a tropical twist on a classic dessert.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 20 macarons
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

Macaron Shells
  • 1.5 cups almond flour finely ground
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 egg whites room temperature
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
Mango Filling
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.5 cup white chocolate melted
  • 0.5 cup mango puree
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Sift almond flour and powdered sugar together and set aside.
  2. Whip egg whites until foamy, then gradually add granulated sugar and beat to stiff peaks.
  3. Fold dry ingredients into the meringue until batter flows smoothly.
  4. Pipe circles onto parchment-lined baking sheets and rest until dry to the touch.
  5. Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 14–16 minutes. Cool completely.
  6. Beat butter, white chocolate, mango puree, and powdered sugar until smooth.
  7. Sandwich shells with mango filling and refrigerate before serving.

Notes

For best flavor, allow macarons to mature in the refrigerator for 24 hours.