Has anyone noticed how I’ve been ping-ponging out of control with my sweets lately—from rustic to over-the-top like desserts from here, here and here to my latest obsession of painting cookies like these and now these hand painted macarons.
What is up? I have no idea. Maybe it’s the book, the baby, tax preparation, my piled up laundry, unwashed hair going on day 5 (ewww-I know) or the other 101 things on the ever growing to-do list.
Of course then there are the other 101 things that should be on the list, but I can’t think straight enough to remember to put them on the list. The latter being a daily land mine of my jumbled up psyche. I just know there’s going to be that one thing that will jump out while I’m in the middle of a meeting or at night and give me cold sweats of panic that I forgot to do it.
Tell me I’m not the only one who stresses over things I can’t remember. I know . . . that question hardly even makes sense. See what I mean? What is up with my brain?
Thankfully, my busy hands seem to operate independently of all that and can at least knock out baked goods like these hand-painted macarons.
Hand Painted White Tea Macarons
Ingredients
- Macaron Shells
- 60g almond meal
- 120g confectioner's sugar
- 1 tablespoon finely ground white tea leaves
- 20g granulated sugar
- 60g egg whites (about 2 eggs)
- Filling
- 55g white chocolate, melted
- 90g butter room temperature
- 30g confectioner's sugar
- 1 teaspoon finely ground white tea leaves
Instructions
Preparation: Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
Process almond meal, powdered sugar and tea leaves in a food processor; sift and discard any large chunks. *If you are using powdered food coloring, whisk it in now. Set aside.
Place egg whites and sugar in a stand mixer bowl, fitted with a whisk attachment. Beat on medium low speed until egg whites start to form loose translucent bubbles. Increase mixer speed to medium and beat until meringue turns foamy and white and starts to resemble well lathered shampoo, about 2 minutes. Increase mixer to high and beat until meringue holds glossy stiff peaks, about another 2-3 minutes.
Add dry ingredients to meringue. Using a sturdy spatula fold and smash dry mixture into meringue against side of bowl for about 20-25 folds. Don’t worry about being gentle the idea is to knock the air out of it. The batter should hold its shape when spooned on itself and start to slowly flatten out after about 15-20 seconds. Start checking the batter after 20 folds for readiness. Transfer batter to pastry bag and let rest for 20 minutes before piping.
Pipe 1 1/2 inch circles onto parchment lined baking sheet. Take hold of pan and give it a quick hard tap against the counter, turn the pan 90 degrees and give it another quick hard tap. This will deflate any bubbles and will help to prevent cracked shells.
Bake macarons at 300 degrees F, until macarons easily lift away from paper, about 20 minutes.
To make filling: Add all ingredients into a stand mixer bowl fitted with a whisk attachment. Mix on low speed until all ingredients are combined, then gradually increase mixer speed from medium to high and beat for 30-60 seconds on hight until icing is thick and fluffy. Add more powdered sugar to thicken consistency as needed or heavy cream to loosen consistency as needed.
Assembly: Pipe filling on one shell. Place second shell on top.
I’ve been loving your hand painted sweets Naomi! These are gorgeous!
I can just see getting a blue ribbon at the California state fair with thse
Wow, macarons could not be any more gorgeous than these hand-painted lovelies!
Wowzers! Seriously, these are a work of art!
Jaw just dropped. These are amazing. How do you make the time with everything going on to create these beauties?!?!
These are stunning.
Your such an amazing artist!
Absolutely gorgeous, Naomi! Your talent continues to amaze!
Absolutely lovely!
Absolutely Stunning!!! You not only are an artist but the way you photographed them, I am in awe. LOVE IT.
Oh man, my to-do list and brain (and unwashed hair – double ew) have been just as crazed as of late… and my solution? Make ice cream, brownies, and cocktails. Sisters from another mister? You’re magic, lady.
Amazing! These are absolutely gorgeous, Naomi!
Perfection!! Love the styling 🙂
WOW!!! these are just over the top beautiful Naomi!
I’m still trying to nail macarons but I will definitely give painting them a try once I do!
Kari
http://www.sweetteasweetie.com
You make the PRETTIEST desserts and these are no exception! Pinned!
You make the very prettiest macarons!!
These are so charming, Naomi! I mean, the macarons are gorgeous on their own and then you add those beautiful hand-painted flowers on top and, well, you’ve outdone yourself.
You are amazing. These are the prettiest macarons I have ever seen! SO PRETTY! Honestly, wow, you amaze me! 🙂
These are truly a work of art Naomi, just stunning!
These macaroons are absolutely stunning and take me back to Paris!
Wow, these are absolutely beautiful Naomi! Your talents are endless!
These are ridiculously stunning. Not only the actual macarons, but the styling in general. I seriously could stare at these macarons for hours. BRAVO!
So beautiful! Love these!
I didn’t think macarons could get any more decadent already – then you PAINTED THEM?! High five, Naomi!!
Another masterpiece! #DessertGoals
These may be the prettiest things that I have ever seen. I am definitely keeping this recipe handy… but I don’t think I would ever be able to compare to the gorgeous ones that you’ve done.
Oh and don’t worry about not washing your hair for 5 days, I have a 7 month old who, if he got his way, would never have a clean mommy! 😛
I’ll have to make these for my mom this Mother’s Day! She LOVES roses 🙂
So pretty!
oh gosh, these are just the prettiest things. makes me want to paint things! so perfect for so many occasions! 🙂
I’m going to make these this coming weekend and if they work they’ll be gorgeous to make again for mothers day. Does anyone know how the 55g of white chocolate is incorporated into the filling? The method doesn’t clarify. Is it melted? Finely grated? Maybe she’s using white chocolate drinking powder? I can easily wing it, but it would still be good to know. Thanks!
Your photography is so amazing!!!
The most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen…wow!!!
If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything
Very pretty! What brand of dry food coloring do you use to color the mac batter and paint on top?
These are the gorgeous macorons I have seen, to say the least. Beautiful. beautiful
these look AMAZING!!! what did you use for the “paint”?
Hi Naomi, you are beautiful and thank you so much for sharing your recipes with us. I do have a questions, most macaroon recipes require that we leave the macaroons outside for at least 20 minutes so that they form a crust. However, your recipe doesn’t require this. Do you still get the chewy but crispy texture with your recipe? I have people that are very peculiar with macaroons.
Thanks you so much,
Monica