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Stack of Pistachio Macaron Recipe with cream filling and chopped pistachios on top, arranged on a wooden surface.

Pistachio Macaron Recipe

This pistachio macaron recipe gives you the precise techniques and tips for perfect macarons every time. From meringue to macaronage and baking, follow the detailed instructions to create these delicate, chewy, and flavorful treats
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Keyword: Chocolate macaron recipe, Green macarons recipe, Ladurée macaron recipe, Macarons recipe, Pistachio macaron ingredients, Pistachio Macaron recipe Nigella Lawson, Strawberry macaron recipe, Vanilla macaron recipe
Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 20 minutes
30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 25 macarons
Calories: 60kcal
Cost: $15

Equipment

  • 1 Digital kitchen scale (for precise measurements)
  • 1 Stand mixer (with whisk attachment (for whipping meringue))
  • 1 Food processor (for sifting almond flour and powdered sugar)
  • 1 Silicone baking mats (for baking)
  • 1 Piping bags (with round tips)
  • 1 Round piping tips (size 10-12)
  • 1 Baking sheets (lined with silicone mats)

Ingredients

Shell Components:

  • 1 ½cups Almond flour Almond flour - Sift twice before use
  • 1 ½cups Powdered sugar Powdered sugar - Sift twice before use
  • 3 Aged egg whites Aged egg whites - Age egg whites for 24-48 hours
  • ½cup Granulated sugar - Granulated sugar
  • 2tbsp Pistachio paste Pistachio paste - Adds flavor and moisture to the shells
  • 1-2drops Green food coloring Green food coloring - For coloring the macaron shells
  • Pinch Fine sea salt Fine sea salt

Pistachio Filling:

  • 1tsp Vanilla extract Vanilla extract
  • ½cup Butter Butter - Softened
  • 1cup Powdered sugar Powdered sugar
  • 3tbsp Pistachio paste Pistachio paste - For the filling to match the macaron flavor
  • 3tbsp Heavy cream Heavy cream - Adds creaminess to the filling

Instructions

  • Age the egg whites for 24-48 hours before using them
    Whisking glossy meringue in a large bowl with a wooden-handled whisk, with a bowl of extra meringue nearby.
  • Sift almond flour and powdered sugar twice for smooth texture
    Mixing pistachio pieces into a creamy batter in a stainless steel bowl with a wooden spoon.
  • Line baking sheets with silicone mats to prevent sticking
    Person mixing powdered sugar and butter in a large metal bowl with a wooden spatula, with some flour spilling on the table.
  • Prepare piping bag with a round tip for precise piping
    Overhead view of a baking sheet with evenly spaced unbaked macaron shells, hands holding the tray.
  • Whip the aged egg whites to soft peaks
    Close-up of freshly baked green pistachio macarons cooling on a wire rack in a kitchen.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaron | Calories: 60kcal (3%) | Carbohydrates: 5g (2%) | Protein: 1g (2%) | Fat: 4g (6%) | Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 15mg (5%) | Sodium: 15mg (1%) | Potassium: 30mg (1%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 3g (3%) | Vitamin A: 50IU (1%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 5mg (1%) | Iron: 0.2mg (1%)
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