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Earl Grey Macarons

Earl Grey Macarons: Elegant Treats to Savor and Share

Earl Grey Macarons are a delightful creation that elevates a classic treat with the unique flavor of Earl Grey tea and luxurious buttercream.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 16 minutes
Maturation Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 1 hour 16 minutes
Servings: 12 macarons
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Macarons
  • 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar Provides sweetness and smooth texture
  • 1 cup almond flour Adds structure and nutty flavor
  • 3 large egg whites Room temperature for optimal volume
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar Stabilizes meringue during whipping
  • 1 tablespoon egg white powder Optional, enhances stability
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Complementary flavor to Earl Grey
  • as desired navy blue & black gel food colorings For coloring
For the Earl Grey Buttercream
  • 1 cup salted butter Forms the base of the buttercream
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream Infused with Earl Grey flavor
  • 2 bags Earl Grey tea bags For optimal flavor infusion
For the Royal Icing Drizzle
  • 1 tablespoon meringue powder For firmer hold in the drizzle
  • 2 tablespoons room temperature water Adjusts consistency

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • piping bag
  • baking sheets
  • Silicone mats
  • spatula

Method
 

Macaron Preparation
  1. Infuse the cream by soaking two Earl Grey tea bags in 1/2 cup of heavy whipping cream for 1–2 hours.
  2. Sift together 1 3/4 cups of powdered sugar and 1 cup of almond flour until fine.
  3. Line two baking sheets with silicone mats and prepare a piping bag.
  4. Whip 3 large egg whites until foamy; gradually add 1/4 cup of granulated sugar.
  5. Fold in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and food colorings.
  6. Combine sifted dry ingredients with the meringue until just mixed.
  7. Pipe the macaron batter onto the baking sheets.
  8. Let sit at room temperature for 30-60 minutes until a skin forms.
  9. Preheat oven to 310°F (155°C) and bake for 14-16 minutes.
Buttercream and Assembly
  1. Whip 1 cup of softened salted butter until creamy; gradually add 1 1/2 cups of powdered sugar.
  2. Mix in the Earl Grey-infused cream until fluffy.
  3. Fill half the macaron shells with the buttercream and sandwich with the other half.
  4. Prepare royal icing and drizzle over assembled macarons.
  5. Refrigerate for 24 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 25mgPotassium: 10mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.1mg

Notes

Follow expert tips for clean utensils and proper meringue preparation for best results.

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