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Pineapple and coconut macaroons
Makes 14 | prep 25 mins | total time
Pineapple and coconut macaroons
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Makes 14 | prep 25 mins | total time
Rate
Nutritional information (per serving)
Calories
124Kcal
Fat
4gr
Saturates
1gr
Carbs
21gr
Sugars
20gr
Fibre
0gr
Protein
2gr
Salt
0gr
Ingredients
- 15g desiccated coconut
- 75g ground almonds
- 125g icing sugar, sifted
- 2 large egg whites
- 50g caster sugar
- a little yellow food colouring (optional)
For the filling:
- 125g icing sugar
- 2 tbsp (10g) creamed coconut, from a block
- 25g puréed pineapple (from a tin, drained, or fresh)
Step by step
In a food processor, whiz together the dessicated coconut, ground almonds and icing sugar for about 30 seconds, then sift into a bowl.
In a clean, dry mixing bowl, whisk the egg whites to soft peaks, then slowly add the caster sugar, beating well between each addition. Add the food colouring, if using, and continue to whisk until firm and glossy.
With a metal spoon, fold in the almond mixture one third at a time, using a figure-of-eight movement, until you have a glossy batter.
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Tip
The resting stage for macaroons is crucial, as the skin they form allows them to 'pop' when baked.
Spoon the mixture into a piping bag fitted with a 1cm nozzle and pipe 28 small rounds on to two baking trays lined with nonstick baking paper.
Tap the trays firmly to knock out any air bubbles and leave, uncovered, for 1 hour to form a skin. Preheat the oven to 160°C, fan 140°C, gas 3.Bake the macaroons, one tray at a time, on the middle shelf for 12 minutes, or until firm. Cool on the tray for at least 10 minutes, then finish cooling on a wire rack.
In a food processor, combine all the filling ingredients until fluffy. Spread one macaroon with the filling, then top with another to form a sandwich.
I love macaroons – when I went to a Ladurée tea salon with my friends Di, Heather and Sara we picked out 10 varieties and cut them into quarters, so we could taste them all