Best Keto French Macarons
Macarons are probably the most famous French dessert, popular for their colorful, display-perfect appearance. They come in many flavors and colors, but they all share chewy, sweet, and delicate properties. This low-carb version is one of the best French Keto recipes you’ll ever try.
How to Make It
Step 1
Add the almond flour, salt, and 1 ½ cup powdered erythritol to a food processor. Process until very fine. Sift into a bowl and set aside.
Step 2
To the bowl of a stand mixer, add the egg whites. Beat at medium-high speed until soft peaks form. Drop the speed to medium-low and gradually add ¼ cup powdered erythritol while the mixer is on.
Step 3
Add the food coloring and continue whisking. Stop when you reach stiff peaks. Take the bowl out of the stand mixer.
Step 4
Add half the dry ingredients into the egg whites and gently fold. Add the remaining dry ingredients and fold again until incorporated. Don’t whisk or fold vigorously.
Step 5
Transfer the mixture to a piping bag with the round tip in. Pipe the batter onto a parchment-lined baking tray into 24 1.5 inches ( 3.75 cm) rounds; make sure to leave about 1-inch space between rounds.
Step 6
Tap the tray against the counter 2-3 times to eliminate any excess air. Allow the shells to dry at room temperature for 45 minutes. At the end of the drying time, preheat your oven to 280 F/140 C.
Step 7
Bake for 15-17 minutes until cooked through. Let cool for 15 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. Meanwhile, make the filling.
Step 8
To a bowl, add the room temperature butter and cream cheese. Using a hand mixer, beat until combined. Add ½ cup of powdered erythritol gradually, and keep beating until light and fluffy.
Step 9
Mix in the vanilla extract, then transfer the filling to a piping bag. When the macaron shells have cooled completely, pipe 1 tbsp of filling to half the shells. Place the empty shells over the piped ones and gently sandwich them together.
Step 10
Place them in a plate or container, leaving space between them. Transfer to the fridge and let them set for 30 minutes. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- Almond flour
1 cup
- Salt
0.25 tsp
- Powdered Erythritol (Icing Sugar)
2 cup
- Egg whites
3 large
- Red Food Coloring
2 Drop
- Butter
0.25 cup
- Cream cheese
0.33 cup
- Vanilla extract
0.5 tsp