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Perfect Earl Grey Lavender Macarons

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Delicate macarons infused with Earl Grey tea and subtle lavender notes, featuring crisp almond shells and a silky buttercream filling. Perfect for elegant treats, tea parties, and special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 100g (¾ cup) almond flour
  • 100g (1 cup) powdered sugar
  • 75g (about 2 large) egg whites, room temperature
  • 50g (¼ cup) granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt (optional)
  • Purple or gray gel food coloring (optional)
  • 115g (½ cup) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tsp finely ground Earl Grey tea leaves
  • 1 tsp dried culinary lavender buds, finely ground (optional)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tbsp heavy cream or milk
  • Drop of purple food coloring (optional)

Instructions

  1. Weigh all ingredients carefully with a kitchen scale. Sift almond flour and powdered sugar together twice to remove lumps (about 5 minutes).
  2. In a clean, grease-free bowl, beat room temperature egg whites on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add granulated sugar, increase speed to high, and whip until stiff, glossy peaks form (5-7 minutes).
  3. Gently fold the almond flour mixture into the meringue using a silicone spatula, aiming for a batter that flows slowly off the spatula like lava (macaronage stage).
  4. Add gel food coloring if desired and fold gently until evenly mixed.
  5. Transfer batter into a piping bag fitted with a ½ inch round tip. Pipe 1.5-inch circles onto parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing about 1 inch apart. Tap sheets firmly to release air bubbles.
  6. Let piped shells rest at room temperature for 30-60 minutes until a skin forms and they are no longer sticky to the touch.
  7. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Bake one sheet at a time for 15-17 minutes, rotating halfway through. Let cool completely on the baking sheet.
  8. Beat softened butter until creamy (about 3 minutes). Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in ground Earl Grey tea, lavender, vanilla, and milk to reach spreadable consistency.
  9. Pair shells of similar size. Pipe about 1 tsp of buttercream onto one shell and sandwich with another. Press gently without cracking shells.
  10. Refrigerate assembled macarons in an airtight container for 24 hours to let flavors meld. Bring to room temperature about 20 minutes before serving.

Notes

Age egg whites overnight for best results. Use a clean, grease-free bowl for whipping egg whites. Rest shells until a skin forms before baking to develop feet. Use an oven thermometer to ensure accurate temperature. Grind Earl Grey tea leaves finely to avoid gritty buttercream. Refrigerate assembled macarons for 24 hours to enhance flavor and texture. Macaronage folding technique is critical—stop folding when batter ribbons slowly back in about 10-15 seconds.

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Keywords: Earl Grey, lavender, macarons, French pastry, buttercream, elegant treats, tea party, gluten-free

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