Best 3 Pistachio Macaroons Recipes
Looking for the perfect recipe to satisfy your sweet tooth and add a touch of elegance to your dessert table? Look no further than pistachio macaroons, a delightful French pastry that combines the delicate flavors of pistachio nuts, egg whites, and sugar to create a light and airy treat. With their pastel green color and delicate texture, pistachio macaroons are sure to impress your guests and are a perfect addition to any tea party, brunch, or special occasion. But with so many recipes out there, how do you choose the best one? Fear not, this article will provide you with the secrets to finding the perfect pistachio macaron recipe, ensuring your macarons turn out perfectly every time.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
CHOCOLATE-DIPPED ALMOND-PISTACHIO MACAROONS
As an affirmed macaroon, chocolate and pistachio lover, these look like real treats. I haven't made them *yet*. From Bon Appetit. Prep time includes chilling time.
Provided by skat5762
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 1h10m
Yield 50 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400-degrees, and line 2 baking sheets with parchment.
- Blend sugar and almonds in food processor until nuts are ground to powder, scraping down sides of bowl often, about 4 minutes.
- Add flour and blend 1 minute.
- Transfer to a large bowl and mix in pistachios.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg whites and salt until stiff but not dry.
- Fold nut mixture into whites in 4 additions (batter will be thick).
- Spoon batter by generous tablespoonfuls onto prepared sheets, spacing mounds 1 1/2-inches apart.
- Bake cookies 1 sheet at a a time until dry and cracked on top, about 10 minutes.
- Melt chocolate over double-boiler or in microwave, stirring until melted.
- Dip each cookie halfway into chocolate, shaking off excess.
- Place on foil-lined baking sheets, or on waxed paper- chill for 30 minutes.
- (Can be made 3 days ahead. Store between sheets of waxed paper in airtight container and refrigerate.) Serve at room temperature.
PISTACHIO MACAROONS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and brush with the butter.
- Place the egg whites in a clean, dry mixing bowl. Beat the egg whites until firm peaks, adding the sugar, salt and cream of tartar to the mixing bowl halfway through beating. Gently fold the coconut and 3/4 cup pistachios into the egg whites. Dollop the mixture onto the baking sheet and sprinkle with the remaining pistachios.
- Bake until firm and lightly golden, 20 to 30 minutes. Place on a cooling rack.
PISTACHIO CHOCOLATE MACAROONS
These are dense and chewy and not too sweet. Be careful not to over beat egg whites and use shredded unsweetened coconut, not the kind that's ground.
Provided by FERHAMIRDAWI
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Pistachio Dessert Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Place the pistachios in the container of a food processor, and pulse until finely ground.
- In a medium bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the egg whites with the cream of tartar and salt until they hold soft peaks. Gradually sprinkle in the sugar while continuing to whip until the peaks hold their shape, but are not too stiff. Gently fold in the pistachios, vanilla, and coconut. Scoop out 8 mounds onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until the tops are lightly browned. Allow to cool completely.
- When the cookies are cool, melt the chocolate in a glass bowl in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth. Dip half of each cookie in to the chocolate, or drizzle chocolate over the tops. Let the chocolate set before eating if you can wait!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.7 calories, Carbohydrate 27.7 g, Fat 29.5 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 23.7 g, Sodium 29.6 mg, Sugar 19.7 g
Tips:
- Use fresh and dry ingredients. This will ensure that your macaroons have the best flavor and texture.
- Make sure your egg whites are at room temperature. This will help them whip up more easily and give your macaroons a light and airy texture.
- Don't over-mix the batter. Over-mixing can make your macaroons tough and chewy.
- Pipe the batter onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. This will help prevent the macaroons from sticking to the pan.
- Bake the macaroons at a low temperature. This will help them dry out slowly and develop a chewy texture.
- Let the macaroons cool completely before filling them. This will help prevent the filling from melting.
Conclusion:
Pistachio macaroons are a delicious and elegant treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are relatively easy to make, but they do require some patience and attention to detail. By following the tips in this article, you can make perfect pistachio macaroons that will impress your friends and family.
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