Description
Holiday Ferrero Rocher Macarons are the perfect festive treat, combining the delicate crunch of almond meringue shells with a rich hazelnut and chocolate filling that evokes the beloved Ferrero Rocher experience. These macarons are not only visually stunning but also incredibly delicious, making them an ideal dessert for holiday gatherings or special occasions. With their luxurious flavors and elegant presentation, they are sure to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 3 large egg whites (aged for 1 day)
- ¼ cup caster sugar
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup Nutella
- 12 whole hazelnuts (toasted)
Instructions
- Sift together almond flour, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder in a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk egg whites until frothy; gradually add caster sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the dry mixture into the meringue without overmixing.
- Pipe small circles onto lined baking sheets and let them rest for 30 minutes to form a skin.
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and bake for 15-20 minutes until shells lift easily off parchment paper.
- Once cooled, spread Nutella on half of the shells, add whole hazelnuts, and sandwich with remaining shells.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (25g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg