Gold-Dusted Salted Caramel Macarons
Indulge in the exquisite Gold-Dusted Salted Caramel Macarons, where crisp almond shells embrace a rich salted caramel filling. These elegant French treats offer a perfect balance of sweetness and saltiness, making them ideal for any occasion. With their stunning golden finish and surprisingly simple preparation, these macarons will elevate your dessert game and impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 macarons 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour (100g)
- 1 ¾ cups powdered sugar (200g)
- 3 large egg whites (100g)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (50g)
- ½ cup salted caramel sauce (160g)
- Edible gold luster dust (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together almond flour and powdered sugar.
- In another bowl, whip egg whites until foamy. Gradually add granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the almond mixture into the whipped egg whites in three additions until combined.
- Transfer batter to a piping bag and pipe circles on prepared sheets. Tap to release air bubbles.
- Let macarons rest until a skin forms (about 30 minutes).
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, then cool completely.
- Assemble by piping salted caramel onto half the shells and topping with another shell. Dust with gold luster dust before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 92
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg