Lucky Charms Chocolate Ganache Macarons
Make these whimsical macarons featuring a rich chocolate ganache filling studded with chopped Lucky Charms marshmallows. This recipe balances precise macaron technique with a fun, themed flavor.
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Piping Bag
- Sifter
Ingredients
Macaron Shells
- 1 cup almond flour
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large egg whites room temperature
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 pinch Green food coloring optional
Chocolate Ganache
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup Lucky Charms marshmallows finely chopped
Instructions
- Sift the almond flour and powdered sugar together.
- Beat the egg whites until they become foamy. Slowly add the granulated sugar until stiff peaks form when you lift the whisk.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the beaten egg whites until just combined.
- Pipe small circles of the batter onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Let the piped shells rest for 30 minutes until a dry skin forms on the surface.
- Bake the shells at 300°F (150°C) for 14 to 16 minutes. Cool the shells completely after baking.
- Heat the heavy cream until it is just warm. Pour the warm cream over the chocolate chips and stir until the mixture is smooth.
- Fold the chopped marshmallows into the smooth ganache.
- Use the ganache to sandwich two cooled macaron shells together.
Notes
I focused on keeping the ganache rich but smooth so it paired well with the cereal-inspired shells. By Hanna Foster, Adaptation Specialist at Recipes by Betty.