Sugar Free Valentines Day Macarons are heart shaped 'cookies' that are based upon the French Macaron.
This delicious confection tastes like sweet lush buttercream on the inside of a light and crunchy almond flavored shell.
Sugar Free Valentines Day Macaron.
These heart shaped macarons are piped in a heart shape and tinted red for Valentines day.
This recipe is based upon a basic macaron recipe but, without the added sugar.
Did you try my recipe for Sugar Free Chocolate Cherry Macarons?
Those tasty macarons have a cherry flavor and are filled with chocolate. Both these heart shaped macaron and those cherry macarons would go nicely when served together for a gathering or treat.
To make this recipe you will need sugar free powdered sugar. You can find a selection of sugar free powdered sugar here .
Frequently asked questions about macarons.
A macaron is a French confection that is made with a meringue based shell.
Macarons are usually two shells with a center filling.
Many folks refer to macarons as cookies as they look like cookies and are eaten like cookies. While most cookies are made with all purpose flour, macaron shells are a delicate combination of almond flour and powdered sugar.
Because of the delicate consistency of the shells, they are made using a piping bag to pipe them on to a baking sheet. This is as opposed to using a cookie scoop like a traditional cookie may be made with.
To make these macarons in a heart shape, if you are skilled with piping, you can simply pipe them on to the baking sheet. However, for the rest of us, using a heart template that is placed under the parchment paper makes it easier to pipe hearts. The template is then removed before baking the macarons.
Tips for making macarons.
This is not an easy recipe as there are steps that can be fickle. You may need to try this recipe more than once to get the perfect result.
More helpful tips for you.
- The secret to making a good macaron has a lot to do with the consistency of the almond flour. As a result, it is recommended that you use fine almond flour, it is a good idea to process it up to a few cycles in a food processor.
- Make your egg whites even better for this recipe by separating the eggs two days ahead of making this recipe and refrigerating them covered in a bowl. Allow the egg whites to get to room temperature before adding them to this recipe.
- It is essential that you use a clean bowl and beaters (or whisk attachment) to make this recipe. Objects, such as fat, that are on the bowl or beaters can negatively affect these cookies.
- Lastly, to get these macarons in a heart shape there is a step that involves piping them into shape. While piping the batter is a normal step in making macarons, you are welcome to do any shape of your choice.
How to store macarons.
Leftover macarons should be stored in an airtight container. If properly stored and refrigerated, they should keep for a few days.
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About this recipe for Valentine's Day Macarons with No Added Sugar.
This no added sugar recipe inspired by French Macarons. These macarons feature two meringue 'shells' with a sugar free filling.
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There are many steps in making the 'shells'.
Following the proper technique used to make the shells is essential to the success of this recipe. However, you will most likely find that the final result of this recipe make the effort worth while.
Ingredients needed to make Valentine's Day Macarons
- Almond Flour. Extra-fine is recommended.
- Sugar Free Powdered Sugar. Used to make the meringue shell.
- Egg Whites. Your egg whites should be at room temperature.
- Granulated Sugar Alternative. Use a sugar alternative that measures 1:1 with sugar. Also, running this through a food process is recommended to make it more fine.
- Vanilla Extract. Added to help balance the flavors.
- Cream of Tartar. An essential ingredient for the meringue shells.
- Food Coloring. Mine were made with red coloring.
- For the filling you will need Sugar Free Powdered Sugar, butter (softened to room temperature), vanilla extract, and milk (two to three tablespoons as needed).
- Lastly, while you can make your own heart via piping, a heart template can make your piping easier.
Expert Tip 👉 You can make the hearts via freestyle piping or use a template (placed under the parchment paper and then removed before baking).
How to make Sugar Free Valentines Day Macarons
- Start by sifting the almond flour and powdered sugar into a medium bowl. A food processor can also be used to get these into a very fine consistency. ( The more you do this step, the glossier the top of the macaron will be). Also, line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a clean mixing bowl and a mixer fitted with a clean whisk attachment, beat the egg whites until frothy ( about five minutes) and then add cream of tartar and beat for another minute.
- Slowly add the granulated sugar alternative. Do this one tablespoon at a time, while continuing to beat the ingredients. You can add the food coloring (four to five drops) at this time and continue to beat the ingredients until stiff peaks form. The batter should appear to be stiff enough to hold its own if it were to be dropped.
- Next, fold in the almond flour mixture from the first bowl, adding a third at a time, until all of ingredients have been combined.
- Transfer the meringue to a piping bag fitted with a small round tip. Pipe 1” macarons onto your baking sheet, leaving plenty of room between each.
- Hold each individual tray a few inches off the counter and drop it straight down to release any air bubbles. You may need to repeat this a few times to release the larger bubbles.
- Set the macarons aside to rest for 20-30 minutes or until a skin has formed. While the macarons rest, preheat your oven to 300F (recommended that you use an oven thermometer).
- Bake the macarons, one tray at a time, on the middle rack. Bake for 12-14 minutes, turning the tray halfway through baking.
Expert Tip👉 Place your baking sheet on the middle rack and bake for 7 minutes. Then turn the sheet 180 degrees and continue baking for another 5 minutes. The cookies should be just slightly toasted on the edges.
Assemble the macarons.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to fully cool.
- To make the center filling beat the softened butter until fluffy. Then add the vanilla and the powdered sugar and continue beating until mixed. You can add milk as needed for consistency.
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The Recipe Card for Sugar Free Valentines Day Macarons
Sugar Free Valentines Day Macarons,
Ingredients
- ½ cups Almond Flour -see post for details
- 1 cup Sugar Free Powdered Sugar
- 3 Egg Whites
- ½ cup Erythritol -see post for details and alternatives.
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- ¼ tsp Cream of Tartar
- Food Coloring -see post for details
For the filling.
- 1 cup Sugar Free Powdered Sugar
- ½ cup Butter -see post for details
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 2 tbsp Milk -see post for details
Instructions
- Start by sifting the almond flour and powdered sugar into a medium bowl. A food processor can also be used to get these into a very fine consistency. Also, line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a clean mixing bowl and a mixer fitted with a clean whisk attachment, beat the egg whites until frothy ( about five minutes) and then add cream of tartar and beat for another minute.
- Slowly add the granulated sugar alternative. Do this one tablespoon at a time, while continuing to beat the ingredients. You can add the food coloring (four to five drops) at this time and continue to beat the ingredients until stiff peaks form.
- Next, fold in the almond flour mixture from the first bowl, adding a third at a time, until all of ingredients have been combined.
- Transfer the meringue to a piping bag fitted with a small round tip. Pipe 1” macarons onto your baking sheet, leaving plenty of room between each.
- Hold each individual tray a few inches off the counter and drop it straight down to release any air bubbles.
- Set the macarons aside to rest for 20-30 minutes or until a skin has formed. While the macarons rest, preheat your oven to 300F (recommended that you use an oven thermometer).
- Bake the macarons, one tray at a time, on the middle rack. Bake for 12-14 minutes, turning the tray halfway through baking. Allow the macarons to fully cool before assembling them.
- To make the center filling beat the softened butter until fluffy. Then add the vanilla and the powdered sugar and continue beating until mixed. You can add milk as needed for consistency.
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