Make it step by step
Method
- 1
Sift ground almonds and icing sugar together twice.
- 2
Whisk egg whites, adding caster sugar gradually, until glossy stiff peaks form.
- 3
Fold in the almond mixture and colour until the batter flows in a slow ribbon.
- 4
Pipe rounds, rest 30 minutes, then bake at 150°C for 14–16 minutes.
- 5
Cool completely and sandwich matching shells with raspberry buttercream.
Chef’s tip
Weigh every ingredient precisely; macarons reward accuracy.