Flowers Macarons
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Macarons shaped as flowers are not only delicious, but they could be the perfect gift for Mother’s Day or any other occasion! These Flowers Macarons were such a fun project to make. If you like shaped macarons, you need to try to make them. I made a printable template that you can download down below. Check also my Instagram reel on how to pipe and assemble flowers macarons.
Table of Contents
How to Make This Recipe
- Make macarons batter: I used my basic French Meringue macarons recipe.
- Divide and color batter: you can also make multiple batches with one color.
- Pipe flower: shaped macarons.
- Fill macarons: you can any of your favorites, like caramel or buttercream.
- Add finishing touches: use sprinkles, edible gold, or edible markers
How to Pipe Flowers Macarons
First, download and print the template.
Then, place the template under the baking mat after that, prepare macaron batter and transfer it into a piping bag with a round pipping tip. I am recommending using the Wilton 10 pipping tip. Pipe flowers, as you see down below. You need to start pipping with one circle and then move the tip to the center while still squeezing the piping bag.
Repeat with all circles. You can pipe different colors of batter into the center if you want to make sunflower or daisy-looking flowers. When you pipe macarons, you need to bake macarons. After baking, you need to let the macaron shells cool completely on the baking mat. And only after that, fill with your favorite filling.
Tip from Marina: use a toothpick to help the batter settle in the shape of the flowers.
How to Assemble Macarons
Prepare your favorite macaron filling. Use buttercream, caramel, or ganache. I have many recipes for the fillings on my blog. When you have macaron shells and filling ready, transfer the filling into a piping bag with a round piping tip or other. I used Wilton 10 pipping tip. Pipe filling on the flat side of the flower. After that, top it with another flower-looking macaron shell. When you have all macarons filled, place them into an airtight container to mature in the refrigerator for 12-24 hours.
Expert Tips
- Use the template to pipe macarons.
- Start with one color.
- Use different fillings for macarons.
- Do not be afraid to experiment with the colors.
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Recipe FAQs
Store macarons in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
Yes, you can freeze macarons for up to 6 months. Defrost macarons throughout the refrigerator in the same container as you were freezing them for a few hours or overnight. Do not microwave macarons to speed up the process. Macarons are a very delicate dessert. They are required time to bake, fill, and defrost correctly.
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Recipe
Flowers Macarons
Equipment
- 1 stand mixer or electric hand mixer
- 1 kitchen scale
- 1 spatula
Ingredients
Macaron Shells
- 125 gr almond flour (1 cup)
- 150 gr powdered sugar (1 1/4 cup)
- 100 gr egg whites room temperature (from 3 large eggs)
- 100 gr white granulated sugar (1/2 cup)
Instructions
How to make Macaron Shells
- Download and print the template.
- In the mixing bowl, sift together almond flour and powdered sugar. Set aside.
- In the mixing bowl of a stand mixer, add room-temperature egg whites and start whisking on low speed. Start adding sugar one tablespoon at a time. Increase speed to medium-high and whip until stiff picks. This will take 10-15 minutes.
- Add dry ingredients and start folding the butter. Divide and color batter. macaronage drips down from the spatula “like lava” and is transferred into a piping bag with a round tip.
- Place the template under the baking mat and pipe macaron shells on the baking mat.
- Top baking sheet pan with pipped macaron shells a few times. Let shells rest on the countertop until no batter sticks to your finger when you touch it.
- Bake macaron shells in the preheated oven to 275o F (134o C) -300o F (150oC) for 12-14 minutes. Oven temperature and baking time may vary, depending on your oven.
- Remove baked macaron shells from the oven and let it cool on the baking mat with a baking sheet pan. When shells are cooled, completely remove them from the baking mat and pair them with a similar size.
- Fill macarons with your favorite filling.
- Place macarons into an airtight container to mature in the refrigerator for 12-24 hours.