Recipe
Simple French Macaron Recipe By My Favorite Pastry Chef
Ever wonder what's in those little bundles of heaven everyone calls French macarons? Personally, the idea of making French macarons had always seemed intimidating to me because they come off as being so fancy and delicate. But believe it or not, after learning the ropes of macaron-making from Chef Todd Parkhurst, a pastry chef (and my boss), I have come to realize the recipe he developed is fairly simple.
After attending Michigan State University, Chef Todd pursued a degree from the Culinary Institute of America and has been actively working as pastry chef ever since. For the past 13 years and counting, he has doubled as a pastry chef for Fresh Gatherings Cafe and a professor at Saint Louis University. His witty personality, dedication to serving his students, and unshakable love for his dog, Bentley, never fail to lift me up on my early Monday morning bakery shift. Though I go to school full time, I always make time in my schedule to work in the bakery with Chef Todd.
French Macarons
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 5 oz. Almond Flour
- 3/4 oz. Cornstarch
- 2 T Rice Flour
- 8 1/2 oz. Powdered Sugar
- 5 1/2 oz. Egg Whites
- Pinch Cream Tartar or lemon juice/white vinegar
- 3 3/4 oz. Sugar
- 3 Drops Food Coloring
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This tasty dessert seemed intimidating to me at first. But after Chef Todd taught me this recipe, I was comfortable making it on my own. If you're making them at home, you may need to take a quick trip to the grocery store for a few ingredients, but you'll thank yourself when these dainty little treats are ready to come out of the oven. Et voila! You now have some fresh n' fancy French macarons to show off and enjoy with friends!