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Pistachio Macarons recipe

Chewy, crisp-shelled pistachio macarons made with Italian meringue for maximum stability, filled with a rich and silky pistachio French buttercream. A true patisserie classic.

  • Difficulty
    5 out of 5
  • Prep: 1 hour
  • Cook: 12 minutes
  • Servings: Makes approximately 24 macarons
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Ingredients

PISTACHIO MACARON SHELLS
205g icing sugar
90g ground almonds
110g pistachios
144g egg whites, divided into 2 x 72g
190g caster sugar
60ml water
Mint green and caramel food colouring (paste/gel)

FRENCH BUTTERCREAM FILLING
80g caster sugar
4 large egg yolks
190g soft unsalted butter
3 tbsp water
4 tbsp pistachio paste

Indulge in the delicious and delicate taste of homemade Pistachio Macarons with this easy-to-follow downloadable recipe! These French-inspired almond meringue cookies are filled with a creamy pistachio buttercream that melts in your mouth with every bite.

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