Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Project Macaron #1

I am hooked on these yummy little treats and so I have decided that I will try mastering the skill of making macarons (I am not sure how yet!).

Project #1 : Plain macaron with white chocolate ganache

It was easy enough to make the plain macaron but I am still experimenting with the 'best' way to colour the macarons. I thought purple would be a nice colour but to my disappointment it turned out more grey than purple.

I used white ganache for the filling and since I know the recipe off the top of my head it was the quick and easy. The white chocolate is a little too sweet for me but I know of someone who would gobble these up in one sitting so she's got a box heading her way.

I'm just wondering what I'm going to do with all the leftover egg yolks?! I could attempt making my favourite desert of all time - Creme Brulee or maybe some lemon curd to go with project #2?


3 comments:

  1. You could make lemon curd for the next batch of macarons?

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  2. I've found that using gel colouring stops the violet turning grey and as an added bonus doesn't muck with the mix proportions. Profiteroles filled with creme patisserie for your egg yolks :)

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  3. Bob : I did use gel colouring! I think I'll mix it into the meringue mixture rather than the almond mixture first.

    Yum yum Profiteroles! I'll have to learn how to make them first.

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