Description
Experience the enchanting flavors of Simple Ube Macarons, where each bite reveals a delicate crunch and creamy filling. Their vibrant purple hue adds a touch of elegance to any gathering, making them perfect for celebrations or a sweet treat any day of the week. With an easy preparation process, even novice bakers can create these delightful confections that are sure to impress friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 3 large egg whites (room temperature)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ube extract
- 4 tbsp butter (softened)
- ½ cup heavy cream (chilled)
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Sift together almond flour and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whip egg whites until frothy, gradually add granulated sugar, and continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in ube extract and food coloring if using until evenly combined.
- Pipe small circles onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each macaron.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until slightly risen and dry on top; cool completely before removing from parchment.
- For the filling, whip softened butter until creamy, gradually add heavy cream, and mix until fluffy.
- Spread or pipe the ube filling between matching macaron shells.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (20g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg