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Matcha and White Chocolate Macarons

2023-02-20 - Written by: Colette B. LaFleur

French patisserie Matcha White chocolate

Matcha and White Chocolate Macarons

Delicate matcha-green macaron shells filled with a rich white chocolate ganache, topped with a sprinkle of edible gold dust.

Matcha and White Chocolate Macarons

Introduction

These delicate matcha-green macaron shells are the perfect accompaniment to a rich white chocolate ganache. The bitterness of the green tea is balanced by the sweetness of the white chocolate, creating a harmonious flavor combination that will delight your senses.

Ingredients

For the macaron shells:

  • 1 1/2 cups (190g) almond flour
  • 1 1/2 cups (200g) confectioners' sugar
  • 3 large egg whites
  • 1/4 cup (60g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon matcha powder

For the white chocolate ganache:

  • 1 cup (250g) white chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon (15g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preparing the macaron shells:

  1. Sift together almond flour and confectioners' sugar.
  2. In a separate bowl, whip egg whites until frothy.
  3. Add granulated sugar to the egg mixture and continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
  4. Fold in matcha powder.
  5. Gradually add sifted almond flour mixture to the egg mixture and mix until well combined.

Preparing the white chocolate ganache:

  1. Melt white chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in softened butter and vanilla extract until smooth.

Assembly and serving:

  1. Spoon small amounts of macaron mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch (2.5cm) space between each shell.
  2. Tap baking sheet gently to remove air bubbles and let shells sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to an hour to form a skin.
  3. Bake in preheated oven at 300°F (150°C) for 15-20 minutes or until the tops are firm to the touch.
  4. Allow macaron shells to cool completely on baking sheet before filling with white chocolate ganache and serving.

Tips and Variations

  • To ensure even baking, it's essential to tap the baking sheet gently after piping the shells.
  • If you find that your macarons are not developing a "foot," try adjusting the humidity in your kitchen or using an older batch of egg whites.
  • Experiment with different flavors by adding a pinch of salt or a teaspoon of citrus zest to the ganache.

Enjoy your delicious Matcha and White Chocolate Macarons!