Strawberry Macarons
Valentine’s Day is around the corner and Love is in the air. I am sharing Strawberry Macarons recipe with you today. This recipe is based on Valrhona Strawberry inspiration chocolate. I wanted to create ganache recipe specifically for this chocolate as I have a little obsession with Valrhona chocolate. This is the best recipe of strawberry ganache for macarons you can find. You will be impressed!
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How to make Strawberry Macarons
- bake macaron shells
- make strawberry ganache
- fill macarons
How to make macarons shells please check: Italian meringue or French meringue recipes for tips and detailed instructions. This strawberry ganache will be also perfect for chocolate macarons shells. If you like chocolate covered strawberries then you will love this ganache with chocolate macarons shells. It is like you bite real strawberry covered in chocolate.
I also have online video lesson how to make macaron shells using NO rest method.
Ingredients for Strawberry ganache
- Valrhona strawberry inspiration chocolate
- Valrhona Opalys white chocolate or other 32%-34% white chocolate
- strawberry puree. Please see blog post how to make fruit puree or you can use store-bought.
- unsalted butter room temperature
- glucose syrup
- lemon juice
Scroll down to the printable recipe card for full measurements.
How to make strawberry ganache
Place chocolate into plastic bowl or cup. Do not use glass! Semi melt chocolate in the microwave.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan warm up strawberry puree and glucose syrup. Do not boil!
Pour the puree mixture over melted chocolate in 3 parts, mixing with the help of rubber spatula. Emulsify with a hand blender. Add room temperature unsalted butter and lemon juice. After that, emulsify again. Then, pour ganache into glass container. Cover with plastic wrap “to contact”. After that, let ganache set for at least 8 hours or overnight.
How to assemble macarons
When you have macaron shells and ganache ready, only then assemble macarons. Transfer strawberry ganache into pipping bag with round tip. Pipe ganache on the inside of one macaron shell. Place another macaron shell on top and press a little bit. Ripeat with other macarons shells. After that, place macarons in air-tight container and keep in the fridge for 24 hours. Because macarons need to mature. Do not serve or eat macarons right out of the fridge. Let them come to room temperature for at least 20-30 minutes for proper texture.
Can I make macarons ahead of time?
Yes, absolutely! Macarons are perfect “make ahead” dessert. You can bake macarons shells a few days ahead and keep in air-tight container at room temperature. Do not keep shells in the refrigerator as they will be wet.
How to store macarons
Store strawberry macarons filled with the ganache in air-tight container at room temperature for 1-2 days. In the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Can I freeze strawberry macarons?
Yes, you can freeze macarons with this strawberry ganache. However, freezing doesn’t count as maturing. First, you need to mature macarons and then, freeze. Do not bring out frozen macarons directly to room temperature, because they will condensate and get soggy. Always move the macarons from freezer to fridge and then to room temperature.
If you make these Strawberry Macarons, please do not forget to tag me on the social media. And leave a comment on this blog post. I would love to see your creations! More macarons recipes to check:
- Ruby chocolate macarons
- Heart shaped macarons
- Dark chocolate raspberry macarons
- Chocolate Covered strawberries
- Strawberry Champagne macarons
- Strawberry Cheesecake macarons
- Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream
Strawberry Macarons
Equipment
- 1 stand mixer or electric hand mixer
- 1 spatula
- 1 emulsify blender
- 1 small sauce pan
Ingredients
Strawberry Ganache
- 160 gr Valrhona strawberry inspiration chocolate
- 90 gr Valrhona Opalys white chocolate or other 32%-34% white chocolate.
- 130 gr strawberry puree
- 56 gr unsalted butter room temperature (1/2 stick)
- 15 gr glucose syrup
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Macaron Shells
- 100 gr egg whites room temperature (from 3 large eggs)
- 100 gr white granulated sugar (1/2 cup)
- 120 gr almond flour (1 cup)
- 150 gr powdered sugar (1 1/4 cup)
- 1 gr red food coloring
Instructions
How to make Strawberry Ganache
- Semi melt chocolate in microwave using 15 seconds intervals.
- In a small saucepan warm up strawberry puree and glucose syrup. Do not boil!
- Pour the puree mixture over melted chocolate in 3 parts, mixing with the help of rubber spatula.
- Emulsify with a hand blender.
- Add room temperature unsalted butter and lemon juice and emulsify again.
- Pour into glass container. Cover with plastic wrap “to contact”.
- Let ganache set in the fridge for at least 8 hours or overnight.
How to make Macaron Shells
- In the mixing bowl sift together almond flour and powdered sugar. Set aside.
- In the mixing bowl of stand mixer add room temperature egg whites and start whisking on low speed. Start adding sugar one tablespoon at the time. Add red food coloring. Increase speed to medium-high and whip until stiff picks. This will take 10-15 minutes.
- Add dry ingredients and start folding the butter. When macaronage drips down from the spatula “like lava”, transfer into pipping bag with round tip.
- Pipe macaron shells on the baking mat.
- Top baking sheet pan with pipped macaron shells a few times. Let shells to rest on the countertop until no batter sticks to your finger when you touch.
- Bake macaron shells in the preheated oven to 275o F (134o C) 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 baking sheet pan. When shells are cooled completely remove from baking mat and pair them with similar size.
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I made this recipe it was perfect
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Cant wait to try this recipe soon!!
Just have a qsn what can i substitute the opalys white chocolate with would Ghirardelli white chocolate chips work?
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No, chocolate chips will not work for this recipe. Ganache will be runny, not stable and too sweet. You need to use white chocolate 32%-34%.
Can i use white chocolate only? If I don’t have strawberry chocolate?
Yes, but color will be diffrent.