French Macarons

MacaronsFrench macarons are not the easiest thing to make, but they're really trendy. Also, since they're a fussy food, they're expensive. So if you have the time, they're totally worth while to make. Sur La Table offers a class on how to make French Macarons (which is the best thing ever), but below we've provided the shortcut if you don't have time to take their class. You will need: 7 oz. confectioners’ sugar 4 oz. almond flour/meal 2 tablespoons freeze-dried raspberries, finely ground into powder (more to decorate) 4 large (4 oz.) egg white, at room temperature pinch of cream of tartar 3+1/2 oz granulated sugar pink gel food coloring (optional) pre-made raspberry curd
Get the full recipe here!
[Photo via nysolene]
9 of 10