Easy Lemon Meringue Pie Macarons
Indulge in the delightful fusion of two classic desserts with Easy Lemon Meringue Pie Macarons. This recipe marries the vibrant, tangy flavors of lemon meringue pie with the delicate texture of traditional macarons, creating a stunning treat perfect for any occasion. The crunch of the macaron shell combined with a creamy lemon filling and an optional light meringue topping makes these sweets not only visually impressive but also irresistible to taste. Whether you’re hosting a birthday party, an afternoon tea, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, these macarons will charm your guests and elevate your dessert game.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large egg whites
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 2/3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 cup finely ground almond flour
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest from 1 lemon
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 2 large egg whites (for meringue topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Sift together almond flour and powdered sugar in a bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add granulated sugar and continue whisking until stiff peaks are reached. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Gently fold the almond flour mixture into the meringue until combined; add gel paste coloring if desired.
- Pipe small circles onto prepared baking sheets and let rest for 30 minutes.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until shells are set but soft inside; cool completely.
- Prepare lemon filling by whisking egg yolks, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened. Stir in butter and zest.
- Assemble by piping lemon filling onto half of the cooled macaron shells and sandwich with the other halves.
- For optional meringue topping, whip remaining egg whites with sugar until stiff peaks form; pipe or spread on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (20g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg