Green Tea Macaron Recipe

Ingredients:

Instructions:

Prepare the Green Tea Paste:

In a small bowl, whisk together the matcha green tea powder and a little bit of the almond flour until smooth. This will prevent clumping in the macaron batter later.

Prepare the Macaron Shell:

In a food processor, combine the remaining almond flour and powdered sugar. Pulse until well mixed.
In a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat the egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt until foamy.
Gradually add the granulated sugar to the egg whites and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold the almond flour mixture into the egg whites in three parts, being careful not to deflate the egg whites.
Stir in the green tea paste and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.

Cook the Macaron Shell:

Fill a piping bag with the macaron batter and pipe 1-inch rounds onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Let the piped macaron shells rest at room temperature for 30 minutes to an hour to form a skin.
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Bake the macarons for 12-15 minutes, or until they are firm and have feet.
Remove from the oven and let the macarons cool completely before removing them from the parchment.

Prepare the Whipped Cream Filling:

In a chilled bowl, beat the heavy cream, 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.

Assemble the Macarons:

Once the macaron shells are completely cooled, pair them up with similar sizes.
Pipe or spoon a dollop of the whipped cream onto the flat side of one shell, then sandwich it with another shell.

Refrigerate and Serve:

Refrigerate the assembled macarons for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the Green Tea Macarons chilled, enjoying the delicate balance of sweetness and the distinct flavor of matcha green tea.
Enjoy your Green Tea Macarons, a delightful treat with a unique twist of green tea flavor, perfect for tea time or as a dessert at a special gathering.