photo courtesy of Sur La Table
The basic recipes were fairly straight-forward, then it was time to pipe the macarons out onto their parchment-covered sheet pans.! Thank goodness for templates!
Ta da! Time for tasting!
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Tuesday at the Table
One of my birthday gifts last month was a gift certificate to a cooking class with daughter dear. Our class was last weekend - "Delicious Macrons" taught by Michell Mrkota, a former pastry chef from Buchon Bakery. (ooh aah!)
The menu for the morning was impressive: Chocolate Macarons with Crème Brulee Cream - Pumpkin Macarons with Maple Butter Cream - Red Velvet Macarons with Cream Cheese Buttercream. Yes please and thank you.
I had heard horror stories about making macarons at home, but once I had actually tasted them a while back {a top ten foodie moment!}, making them myself was definitely on my baking bucket list.
The basic recipes were fairly straight-forward, then it was time to pipe the macarons out onto their parchment-covered sheet pans.! Thank goodness for templates!
A critical step in the process is drying time - about 30 minutes, depending on the humidity.
Here are a bunch all baked off, waiting for their individual fillings.
And after taking the class, they seem totally doable. I'll keep you posted on that! {wink}
The basic recipes were fairly straight-forward, then it was time to pipe the macarons out onto their parchment-covered sheet pans.! Thank goodness for templates!
Wow! They look perfect... and absolutely delicious! I love macaroons, but for a little biscuit they are so expensive. And I've been told too many times how hard they are to make. Good to hear you found them do-able. I may attempt them!!
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Oh well done, your macarons look pretty perfect. Lovely birthday gift idea! ....my mouth is watering!
ReplyDeleteI've never tasted one but my word these guys look delicious!
ReplyDeleteMmmm - the macaroons look fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI've never had one. I think there is a bakery in town that makes them. I'll need to pick some up for Easter.
ReplyDeleteoh yum!!!!
ReplyDeleteA local class?! How did I not know about that - I've been wanting to learn for years but I'm not a self starter so this is what I need!
ReplyDeleteThose look both delicious and beautiful. I love those type of classes!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun class to take. I love Macarons! My favorite was a passion-fruit one in a French Bakery in Salt Lake and it was heavenly.
ReplyDeleteI have wanted to make these but was a little scared. They look easier than I thought. Maybe I will make some for Easter treats!
Although, I just made a killer chocolate cake that will probably last a few more days. Darn calories!
Oh wow, they look amazing! There's a place here that offers classes, but when I was offered a voucher for one I couldn't make any of the dates - boooo
ReplyDeleteYummy!!! Lovely macarons and great gift!!
ReplyDeleteThese look so delicious - I will have to try and make some too!
ReplyDeleteMacarons are my favourite sweet thing to eat! I dream of being able to make them! I will watch and wait for your success- I know you can do it!
ReplyDeleteMmm, macarons!! Yours look wonderful and the flavours sound so delicious!
ReplyDeleteThey are the cutest cookies/dessert I know. So are they really easy or just easy for a former pastry chef??
ReplyDeleteI'm trying to think if I've ever tried macaroons. I've been loving the photos of them that I see everywhere. I'd love to try making these someday!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to hear these seem like they'll be doable to make at home. I'm gluten-free and macarons are one of those treats that I love to get at the local French bakery, but only every so often since they're a little pricey. I'll stay tuned for your further thoughts on this Debbie. :)
ReplyDeleteWow, they look amazing Debbie! How fun!
ReplyDeleteWow--what a great class. I totally want to make some of these, so any tips you can pass down our way would be terrific. I love them, but because they are so pricey, I rarely buy them. They look delicious!
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Yum, yum. Do you make special deliveries to Nevada?
ReplyDeleteYou are such a talented quilter and you cook and bake also. Wow!
Yum, yum. Do you make special deliveries to Nevada?
ReplyDeleteYou are such a talented quilter and you cook and bake also. Wow!