Indulge in the delicate flavors of matcha and sakura with these beautifully colored macarons filled with a luscious sakura white ganache cream. Perfect for a special occasion or a delightful treat.
Ingredients:
- 100g almond flour
- 100g powdered sugar
- 2 egg whites
- 50g granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon matcha powder
- 1 teaspoon sakura extract
- Pink food coloring optional
- 100g white chocolate chips
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon sakura syrup
- Edible sakura blossoms for decoration optional
Instructions:
Prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper
In a food processor, combine almond flour and powdered sugar
Pulse until fine and well combined
In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form
Gradually add granulated sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form
Fold the almond flour mixture into the egg white mixture until you get a smooth, thick batter
Divide the batter in half
In one half, sift in matcha powder and fold until evenly distributed
In the other half, add sakura extract and pink food coloring if desired, folding until well mixed
Transfer each colored batter into separate piping bags with a round tip
Pipe small circles onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart
You should have two different colors of macaron shells
Tap the baking sheet on the counter to remove air bubbles and let the macarons rest for about 30 minutes to form a skin
Preheat your oven to 300F 150C
Bake the macarons for 12-15 minutes, or until they lift easily from the parchment paper
While the macarons cool, prepare the sakura white ganache cream
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth
Stir in heavy cream and sakura syrup into the melted chocolate until well combined
Allow the ganache to cool and thicken for a few minutes
Match up the macaron shells by color and size
Pipe a dollop of sakura white ganache onto the flat side of one shell and sandwich it with another shell
Optional: Decorate the assembled macarons with edible sakura blossoms on top of the ganache
Let the macarons sit in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours to mature before enjoying
Serve and savor these delightful matcha and sakura macarons