St Emilion Macarons

A decadent dessert combining wine-soaked macaron shells with a rich chocolate mousse for a sophisticated, grown-up treat.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1271.2 kcals 2542.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 133.1 grams 266.1 grams
Fat 69.1 grams 138.2 grams
Protein 29.2 grams 58.4 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
100
g
Icing Sugar
For the macarons
100
g
Caster Sugar
For the macarons
150
g
Plain Chocolate
70% cocoa solids; broken into pieces
50
g
Caster Sugar
For the mousse
Dairy
40
g
Butter
Melted
4
piece
Egg Yolks
Free-range; separated from whites
Liquids
150
ml
Red Wine
Ideally St Emilion or Merlot
NutsSeeds
100
g
Ground Almonds
For the macarons
Other
2
piece
Egg Whites
Free-range; for the macarons
4
piece
Egg Whites
Free-range; separated from yolks

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 140°C and line trays with template-marked silicone paper.
  • Blend icing sugar and almonds into a fine powder in a food processor.
  • Boil caster sugar in 50ml water until it reaches 110°C.
  • Whisk two egg whites to soft peaks.
  • Stream the hot syrup into the whites while whisking for two minutes.
  • Mix almond powder into half the meringue, then fold in the remaining meringue.
  • Transfer the mixture to a piping bag with a 7mm nozzle.
  • Pipe the mixture into 4.5cm circles on the prepared baking trays.
  • Rest the macarons for 30 minutes until they settle and spread slightly.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until a crust forms, then cool.
  • Melt the chocolate and butter together over a bain-marie.
  • Whisk the egg yolks and sugar over heat until pale and thick.
  • Whisk four egg whites in a separate bowl to soft peaks.
  • Place macaron shells in wine glasses and drizzle with red wine.
  • Combine the chocolate into the yolks, then fold in the whisked whites.
  • Pour mousse into glasses, top with a macaron, and chill for 2 hours.