Orange Chocolate Macarons
recipe

These delightful orange chocolate macarons are a perfect sweet treat that will captivate your taste buds. Decorated, they are especially great for Halloween!
Preparation Time: 2 hours
Serving Size: About 20 pieces

Ingredients

- Macaron Shells:
- 110 g almond flour
- 200 g powdered sugar
- 100 g egg whites (about 3 eggs)
- 30 g granulated sugar
- Orange food coloring
- Orange Chocolate Ganache:
- 150 ml cream
- Zest of 1 orange
- Juice of 1 orange
- 250 g milk chocolate

Instructions

1. Prepare the Macaron Shells:
- Combine almond flour and powdered sugar in a bowl and sift them together.
- In another bowl, whip the egg whites until frothy. Gradually add granulated sugar and continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
- Add orange food coloring to the meringue until the desired hue is achieved.
- Gently fold the almond flour-sugar mixture into the meringue until the batter is smooth.
- Pipe small circles of the batter onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Let them dry for about 30-60 minutes.
- Bake at 150°C (300°F) for about 12-15 minutes. Allow to cool.
2. Prepare the Orange Chocolate Ganache:
- Zest the orange and place the zest in a saucepan with the cream. Bring to a boil and simmer the mixture for about 10 minutes.
- Bring it to a boil again and pour the hot mixture over the chopped chocolate through a sieve. Stir until smooth.
- Add the squeezed orange juice and mix again. Allow to cool at room temperature overnight.
3. Assemble the Macarons:
- Take one macaron shell and place a bit of orange chocolate ganache on top. Cover with another shell and gently press together.
- You can decorate the macarons with edible eyes or other decorations.
Enjoy your delicious orange chocolate macarons!

Nutritional Information (per macaron, estimated)

- Energy: 100 kcal
- Protein: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fat: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g

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