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Cookies are one of my favorite foods. I adore macarons, but whenever I see them in a bakery, they are so crazy expensive. Surprisingly, they are not that hard to make! As almond flour is used, that part of the recipe is a bit more expensive, but they are so worth it. Don’t buy these when you can DIY. This lime version is perfect for a summer dessert! These would also make a lovely gift.
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5 from 2 votes

Key Lime Macarons

These Key Lime Macarons are so flavorful, and not expensive to make! Don't pay those crazy prices for macarons when you can make them at home!
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French

Equipment

  • 1 Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients

Cookies Ingredients

  • 3 Egg whites large
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1 ⅓ cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ teaspoons Cream of Tartar
  • Zest of 2 limes
  • Yellow and green gel food coloring

Lime Curd Ingredients

  • 3 large eggs
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • ½ cup fresh lime juice
  • Zest of 1 large or two small Key limes
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter diced

Instructions

Assembling the Cookies

  • Take half of the macaron shells and flip them upside down where the flat surface is facing up .
  • Using a small spoon or a pastry bag, place a dollop of curd on the cookie, filling it enough to where the curd covers ¾ of the cookie, leaving edges of the cookie visible.
  • Lightly place another cookie on top with the flat edge on the curd.
  • Place the cookies in the refrigerator until serving.

Notes

It's important to fold when adding the flour to the egg whites. Folding is scraping the sides to the bottom of the bowl and then back over the top until the sugar and flour is incorporated.
It's also really imperative that you don't overmix egg mixture with the almond powder sugar as it will destroy the consistency of the batter.