Description
Hot Chocolate Macarons are a festive French-inspired treat featuring chocolate shells, dark chocolate ganache, fluffy Swiss meringue, and mini marshmallow toppings. With flavors reminiscent of a cozy cup of cocoa, these macarons are perfect for winter holidays or special occasions.
Ingredients
227 g dark chocolate, chopped
120 g heavy cream
100 g egg whites, room temperature
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
60 g granulated sugar
110 g almond flour, sifted
190 g powdered sugar, sifted
10 g unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
66 g egg whites, room temperature
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
133 g granulated sugar
57 g dark chocolate, melted (for drizzle)
Mini dehydrated marshmallows (for topping)
Instructions
- Make ganache: Heat cream until hot, pour over chopped chocolate, let sit 2 minutes, then stir smooth. Cool until spreadable.
- Make macaron shells: Sift almond flour, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder. Whip egg whites with cream of tartar, gradually add sugar, and beat to stiff peaks. Fold in dry ingredients until batter flows like lava. Pipe 1-inch rounds on lined tray. Tap to release bubbles. Rest 30–45 minutes. Bake at 300°F for 13–15 minutes. Cool completely.
- Decorate: Match shells into pairs. On half, drizzle melted chocolate and top with mini marshmallows.
- Make Swiss meringue: Whisk egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar over simmering water until 160°F. Beat to stiff glossy peaks.
- Assemble: Pipe ganache on undecorated shells, add Swiss meringue, then top with decorated shells.
- Mature: Refrigerate 12–24 hours for best texture. Serve at room temperature.
Notes
- Aging egg whites can help but isn’t required if whipped properly.
- Resting shells before baking ensures smooth tops and feet.
- Use milk or white chocolate ganache for a flavor variation.
- Macarons improve after 12–24 hours as flavors meld and shells soften.
- Freeze undecorated shells for up to 2 months; assemble after thawing.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 15 minutes per tray
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
