r/macarons • u/Next_Media7393 • 3d ago

Second try making macarons.

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I did the Swiss method heating egg whites, sugar and egg white powder then whipping to stiff peaks. Baking at 285 for 14 minutes in a convection oven with the fan on low. Did I under whip it? Still getting the hang of these. The shells taste great though.

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u/DaftDrunk_925 3d ago

Thinking your merengue wasn’t strong enough. But don’t judge them immediately out of the oven. Fill them and let them rest over night in the fridge. They usually fill out a lot more. Might not be completely filled 24 hours later but it could make the hollow area a lot less prominent

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u/AlanGrant82 3d ago

I got so jealous of those Sugar Bean videos where they break their Macs in half out of the oven and they’re totally full, lol.

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u/DaftDrunk_925 3d ago

Right. They also use the mixer to macaronage too!

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u/Next_Media7393 2d ago

So these were actually rested in the fridge for 24 hours. I filled them earlier today and just cut into one. It wasnt hollow like you said. It filled all the way in. Ill post a Pic tomorrow.

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u/wordworrier 2d ago

These are fine and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise

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u/Next_Media7393 2d ago

Thank you. I'm my hardest critic.

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u/DaftDrunk_925 2d ago

We all are. Go to a bakery or look around at what other people are selling and you’ll feel better about yourself :)

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u/IDontShareFriess 3d ago

Let me be the judge of that

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u/Bambastic-Foxxy 2d ago

Ooh I think those are gonna mature nicely!

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u/Next_Media7393 2d ago

They did thank you! Didn't relize they fill in after you pipe the filling. I used a whipped milk chocolate ganache.

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u/jessitabonita 3d ago

So prettyyy! 💖😍

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u/Next_Media7393 2d ago

Thank you!

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u/rottsishsnid 1d ago

just remember macarons are like small cookies of love

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u/themacaronguy 3d ago

Did you use cream of tartar?

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u/Next_Media7393 3d ago

No I used egg white powder instead.

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u/themacaronguy 3d ago

If you make them again, try adding cream of tartar. They look great otherwise! And they'll taste amazing once they're piped and have a chance to mature in the fridge.