Coffee MacaronRecipe is a combination ofa creamy coffee flavoredwhite chocolate ganache and a basic macaron shell. They make amazing treats to go with coffee or tea, or as part of a potluck dessert tables at baby showers, birthdays or any other parties.
Coffee Macaron
The macaron shells start out with a simple gluten-freeItalian Macaron batter, to which I added some instant coffee powder. This not only gives them a nice speckled appearance but also boosts their flavor with a coffee kick.
The coffee bean on the outside allows anyone to recognize them as coffee flavored, plus I think they look pretty beautiful with that little addition.
If you’re still afraid of making macaronsread this thorough guide to macaron making, with troubleshooting tips and tricks, as well as dozens of successful reviews to give you an extra boost of confidence.
Coffee Ganache Macaron Filling
The macaron filling is a simple Coffee Ganache, which is justWhite Chocolate Ganache mixed with some coffee.
If you use good quality white chocolate and good quality instant coffee, you’ll get the most smooth, silky and delicious coffee flavor.
Don’t be tempted to skip the butter in the ganache, as it adds a very nice creaminess to the macaron filling. Whip the ganache or use it as is, either way, this one is any coffee lover’s dream!
Favorite Macaron Flavor
Coffee Macaron is my sister’s absolute favorite flavor of macarons, so when her birthday was coming up we were determined to find the best recipe so that we could make it for her birthday.
A phone call to our friend who makes the best coffee macarons, and then several test runs later, we have the creamiest, dreamiest coffee macaron we’ve had. We hope you give them a try and this becomes your favorite one too!
Tips for perfect macarons:
- Start out with a proven recipe(like this one. Check out the dozens of successful reviews) for macaron shells. Prepare the ingredients from the list before starting. Re-read the recipe several times and highlight the important things before starting.
- Use a kitchen scale for measuring the ingredients for the best chances of success.
- Use a thermometer for measuring the temperature of the syrup (for meringue). Guessing games when it comes to macarons never get you to anything fun.
- Do not try to adjust the recipe or ingredients unless you have done dozens of batches and know what you’re doing.
- If you don’t succeed, try, try again! – That is the motto of every macaron maker who’s made it to the “perfect macaron” finish line.
Does this recipe only work with Italian Meringue Macaron Shells?
Nope. If you have a favorite macaron recipe that you like and it comes out right every time, use it in place of the one I give you. Just make sure to add the coffee powder to the egg whites before whipping them.
Also, make sure to scale your recipe so that it uses about 212 grams of almond flour like the one belowdoes so that you have about the same amount of macarons as needed for this recipe.
How to make the Coffee Macarons:
For the full recipe and instructions scroll down to the recipe card at the end of the post.
Start by making the macaron shells. Use THIS recipe for Basic Macaron Shells, but add 1 tablespoon of instant coffee to the egg whites (step #5) before whipping them.
For a more thorough explanation of steps involved in making macaron shells print out and use the linked recipe, instead of the one listed in the recipe card below.
Ingredients for the Coffee Ganache:
The recipe has only a couple of ingredients so make sure to use the best quality you can afford. For white chocolate you can go as fancy as Valrhona brand, or for a budget-friendly option but still pretty good you can use Guittard White Chocolate.
How to make Coffee Ganache Recipe:
- Stir hot cream and instant coffee until the coffee is dissolved. Pour this mixture over white chocolate chips and allow to sit for a minute before stirring until smooth.
- Now add room temperature butter and stir again until incorporated. Refrigerate for a couple of hours or until thickened. You can use it as soon as it thickens or leave at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour, then whip until fluffy (about 1 minute). The whipping step is optional.
- FIll a piping bag with the prepared coffee ganache filling and pipe about a tablespoon of the filling onto the first half of the macaron shells, then top with a matching by size half. Press gently to adhere.
- Whether you whip the coffee ganache or not, is up to you. The ones below are filled with ganache that was not whipped.
Want something to make with the egg yolks you have leftover? you got it!
- Tiramisu Cups – Coffee & Bailey’s soaked ladyfingers + cheesecake custard = omg!
- Creme Brule – 4 ingredients and you’re in custard heaven
- Hazelnut Meringue Cake – this one is a showstopper, for sure!
Coffee Macaron Recipe
4.59 from 24 votes
Coffee MacaronRecipe is a combination ofa creamy coffee flavoredwhite chocolate ganache and a basic macaron shell.
Author: Marina | Let the Baking Begin
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Keyword: coffee macaron, espresso macarons, macarons
Calories: 83 kcal
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 day 1 hour
Servings: 60 macarons
Ingredients
Coffee Ganache
- 200gwhite chocolate chipsI use Guittard Brand
- 150gheavy creamboiling hot
- 40gunsalted buttermelted
- 1 tbspinstant coffee 1 tbsp instant coffee = 2 packets of Starbucks Viva instant coffee
Coffee Macarons
Dry Ingredients
- 212galmond flour
- 212gpowdered sugar
Egg Whites
- 172 gegg whites, heated to room temperature
- 1 tbspsugar, granulated
- 1tbspinstant coffee
Syrup
- 236ggranulated sugar
- 158 gwater
Instructions
How to make Coffee Ganache
To a medium bowl add 200 g white chocolate chips or chopped chocolate.
In a saucepan heat 150 mlof heavy whipping cream and 1 tablespoon of instant coffee until almost boiling, stir until the coffee is dissolved.
Pour the hot coffee mixture over the prepared white chocolate chips. Allow to sit for 1 minute then stir until smooth. Whisk in 40 g of room temperature butter until smooth.
Allow cooling at room temperature then refrigerate for a couple of hours or until pipable consistency and thick. Bring back to room temperature if you would like to whip the ganache. The ganche whips super quick, be careful not to overwhip or it will separate.
How to make Macarons
Line two 15 in x 21 in baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Gather all of your ingredients.
Make the Syrup
Mix the 158 g water and 236 g granulated sugar in a small saucepan and set over medium heat. Gently mix the mixture until the sugar is dissolved. Place the probe of the thermometer into the syrup and cook until it reaches 248F degrees. Remove from heat immediately when the temperature is reached.
If the syrup has crystallized, discard and start over.
Use the syrup cooking time to sift the dry ingredients and prepare the egg whites.
Sift the dry ingredients & prepare the egg whites
the almond flour and powdered sugar twice into a large bowl (bowl #1).
Heat the 172g of egg whites in the microwave in 5-7 second intervals, mixing after each, for about 30 seconds or until the egg whites are barely warm to the touch.
Add 82 g of the egg whites to the sifted almond and sugar mixture in bowl #1.
Pour the rest of the egg whites into a grease-free mixer bowl (bowl #2), add 1 tablespoon of sugar and 1 tablespoon of instant coffee and set aside.
When the sugar syrup is at about 240F, with a sturdy wooden spoon quickly mix the 82 g of egg whites and the sifted mixture from bowl #1 until a thick paste forms.
Make the Italian Meringue
When the syrup is at about 243F to 244F start to whip the egg whites and the sugar (in bowl #2) on medium speed, getting them ready for when the syrup reaches 248F and you can pour it into the fluffy egg whites.
When the egg whites are foamy and the syrup is at 248F degrees, increase the mixer speed to high and slowly pour the syrup into the egg whites between the whisk and the bowl. Continue whipping until the bowl is cool to the touch and the meringue has reached stiff peaks.
Make the macaron batter
Fold the prepared meringue (bowl #2) into the almond/sugar paste (bowl #1) in 3 additions, trying to reach the "lava" stage when the batter flows off the spatula into the bowl like lava, or when the batter dropped into the bowl takes about 30 seconds to dissolve into the rest of the batter, or when you can draw a figure 8 with the batter flowing off the spatula.
Pipe and Bake the macarons
Preheat oven to 350F degrees with the baking rack in the middle.
Fit a pastry bag with a plain 5/8 inch round tip, then fill it with the prepared macaron batter.
Pipe out 1.5 inch round circles onto the parchment paper, about 1.5 inches apart. Add a coffee been to the top of each macaron mount.
Rap the baking sheet against a counter about 5-7 times, then rotate it and rap another 5-7 times. Use a pin needle to pop any bubbles that have risen to the top.
Place the macarons into the oven and quickly reduce the heat to 325F. Bake for about 10-12 minutes, then remove and allow to completely cool. Remove from the parchment paper (do not attempt to remove macarons before they're cool).
Preheat the oven to 350F and then bake the next sheet in the manner described above.
Fill the macarons
Fill a piping bag with the prepared coffee ganache.
Pair up the macarons by size. Pipe a tablespoon of the filling onto one half and press together with the other half until the filling almost reaches the edges.
Resting a.k.a Maturing Macarons
Place the filled macarons into an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before consuming.
How to Freeze Macarons
If you do not plan to eat the macarons right away, wrap each macaron in a plastic wrap, then place into an airtight container and freeze until ready to use. Bring to room temperaturebefore consuming.
Nutrition Facts
Coffee Macaron Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 83Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 6mg2%
Sodium 9mg0%
Potassium 22mg1%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 54IU1%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 16mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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