Macaron

by Thompson, Alison

• ISBN13: 9780143204206
• ISBN10: 0143204203
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-05-25
• Publisher: Penguin Global

Summary

Be seduced by the bite-sized joy of macarons Delicately crisp on the outside and luxuriously rich in the middle, macarons are the favourite sweet of France, where they were created by Pierre Desfontaines at the beginning of the twentieth century. Until recently seldom enjoyed outside of France, they can now be found in cafes, restaurants and at weddings around the world. Macaron, with its easy and inspired recipes, shows you all you need to create these delights at home. Eating a macaron is an ecstasy-inducing experience, as anyone who has tried one can attest: first you bite through a crisp, shell-like exterior to a slightly chewy almond-meringue biscuit, and finally reach the explosion of flavour carried by the buttercream or ganache filling. When it comes to indulgence, nothing can compare. Here, pastry chef Alison Thompson shares 35 recipes for unique and utterly luscious macarons. Following her straightforward, step-by-step instructions - and with a mouth-wateringly decadent image of each macaron to inspire you - you'll soon be baking these delectable morsels like a professional.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 1
Equipment	p. 2
Ingredients	p. 4
Essential Techniques	p. 6
The Perfect Macaron	p. 9
Basic Macaron Shells	p. 10
Chocolate Macaron Shells	p. 13
Chamomile Macarons	p. 14
Black Forest Macarons	p. 17
Almond Praline Macarons	p. 18
Blackcurrant & Violet Macarons	p. 21
Chocolate & Coconut Macarons	p. 22
Passionfruit Macarons	p. 25
Vanilla & Rose Macarons	p. 26
Chocolate & Raspberry Macarons	p. 29
Cinnamon Macarons	p. 30
Coconut Macarons	p. 33
Raspberry Macarons	p. 34
Gianduja Macarons	p. 37
Gingerbread-spiced Macarons	p. 38
Saffron & Vanilla Macarons	p. 41
Hazelnut Praline Macarons	p. 42
Honey & Sesame Macarons	p. 45
Jasmine Tea & Lime Macarons	p. 46
Strawberry, Vanilla & Lychee Macarons	p. 49
Lime & Coconut Macarons	p. 50
Liquorice Macarons	p. 53
White Chocolate & Lavender Macarons	p. 54
Mint-chocolate Macarons	p. 57
Passionfruit & Milk Chocolate Macarons	p. 58
Vanilla Macarons	p. 61
Chocolate & Orange Macarons	p. 62
Peanut Butter Macarons	p. 65
Pistachio & White Chocolate Macarons	p. 66
Pecan-caramel Macarons	p. 69
Espresso Macarons	p. 70
Green Tea & Mint Macarons	p. 73
Salted-caramel Macarons	p. 74
Lemon Macarons	p. 77
Chocolate Macarons	p. 78
Pistachio, Vanilla & Griottine Macarons	p. 81
Mango & White Chocolate Macarons	p. 82
Index	p. 84
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