Indulge in the rich and delightful flavors of Coffee Macarons with Caramel Coffee Ganache. These delicate French macarons are infused with coffee and filled with a luscious caramel coffee ganache that's sure to satisfy your sweet cravings. Perfect for coffee lovers!
Ingredients:
- 2/3 cup almond flour
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons instant coffee powder
- 3 large egg whites, room temperature
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee powder for ganache
Instructions:
In a food processor, combine almond flour, powdered sugar, and 2 tablespoons of instant coffee powder
Pulse until well combined and fine in texture
Sift the almond sugar mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl
Discard any larger almond bits that remain in the sieve
In a separate mixing bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until foamy
Gradually add granulated sugar and continue to beat until stiff peaks form
Add vanilla extract to the egg white mixture and gently fold in the sifted almond sugar mixture in three batches until fully incorporated
The batter should be thick and smooth
Transfer the batter into a piping bag fitted with a round tip
Pipe small rounds onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart
Tap the baking sheet on the counter to remove air bubbles and let the macarons sit at room temperature for 30-45 minutes until a skin forms on the top and they are no longer sticky to the touch
Preheat your oven to 325F 160C
Bake the macarons in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until they have risen, have feet, and are set
Remove from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet
While the macarons are cooling, prepare the caramel coffee ganache
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it begins to simmer
Remove from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon of instant coffee powder until dissolved
Pour the hot cream over the caramel sauce and whisk until smooth and well combined
Allow the ganache to cool to room temperature
Once the macarons and ganache are both cooled, match up macaron shells of similar sizes and sandwich them together with a spoonful of caramel coffee ganache
Place the filled macarons in an airtight container and refrigerate for 24 hours to allow the flavors to meld
Serve the coffee macarons with caramel coffee ganache and enjoy! Store any leftover macarons in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days