Description
Delicious S’mores French Macarons that bring together the flavors of chocolate, marshmallow, and graham crackers in a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 105 grams egg whites
- 130 grams powdered sugar
- 120 grams almond flour, fine ground
- 2 tablespoons natural cocoa
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- 4 tablespoons butter, unsalted
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 3/4 cups marshmallow fluff
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- pinch of salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk or cream
- 1 tablespoon chocolate powder (natural or Dutch)
- 2 sheets graham crackers
- 1 tablespoon tiny dehydrated marshmallow bits
Instructions
- Finely chop the dark chocolate and place into a large bowl.
- Heat heavy cream in a microwave safe bowl until hot, then pour over chopped chocolate and let sit.
- Mix until chocolate is fully melted and smooth, then let it cool until thickened.
- Sift together almond flour, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder in a large bowl.
- Whisk egg whites in a stand mixer until foamy, then add cream of tartar.
- Gradually add sugar while whisking, then whisk until stiff peaks form.
- Fold in the dry ingredients until the batter reaches a “flowing lava” consistency.
- Pipe 1-inch rounds onto a baking sheet and let sit until a skin forms.
- Bake at 300°F for 13-15 minutes.
- Let cool completely before removing from the baking sheet.
- Match shells, dip one in melted dark chocolate, and sprinkle with crushed graham crackers.
- Prepare Swiss meringue by whisking egg whites and sugar over simmering water until dissolved, then beat until stiff peaks form.
- Pipe meringue on the macaron shell and add a scoop of chocolate ganache.
- Toast the meringue with a culinary torch, and top with the chocolate dipped shell.
- Store assembled macarons in an airtight container in the fridge for maturation.
Notes
- Best served at room temperature for optimal texture.
- Mature for 12-24 hours for the best flavor.
- Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Avoid over-mixing the macaron batter.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg