Lucky Charms White Chocolate Macarons
These macarons feature a delicate shell paired with a white chocolate buttercream filling. The white chocolate balances the overall sweetness.
Equipment
- Double boiler or microwave-safe bowl
- Electric mixer
Ingredients
For Shells
- 150 g Almond flour
- 150 g Icing sugar
- 110 g Egg whites
- 40 g Sugar
For White Chocolate Buttercream
- 150 g White chocolate Melted
- 115 g Unsalted butter Soft
- 80 g Icing sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the macaronage and shells following your standard vanilla macaron procedure.
- Gently melt the white chocolate using a double boiler or in a microwave on low power.
- Beat the soft butter until it becomes creamy.
- Add the icing sugar to the butter and mix until well combined.
- Slowly pour the melted white chocolate into the butter mixture while beating until everything is fully combined.
- Allow the buttercream to cool slightly until it reaches a texture suitable for piping.
- Pipe the filling onto the macaron shells, pair them, and sandwich them together.
- Chill the assembled macarons for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
The white chocolate addition helps balance the sweetness of the shells and any added cereal pieces, resulting in a more balanced flavor profile.