Description
Indulge in these elegant Dark Chocolate Raspberry Macarons, a perfect blend of rich dark chocolate ganache and tart raspberry filling sandwiched between delicate, crisp macaron shells. This decadent treat is ideal for special occasions or whenever you want to impress with a sophisticated dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Ganache
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces chopped dark chocolate
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Filling
- Raspberry filling (about 1/2 cup, store-bought or homemade)
Macarons
- 24 macaron shells, cooled and ready to use
Instructions
- Heat the cream: In a small saucepan, gently heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Be careful not to boil it.
- Make the ganache: Remove the cream from heat and add the chopped dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Let the mixture sit for a minute to melt the chocolate, then whisk until smooth, silky, and glossy. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Prepare macarons: Once the macaron shells are completely cool, arrange them in pairs based on size to ensure even sandwiches.
- Assemble macarons: Pipe a small dollop of raspberry filling onto the flat side of one shell, then sandwich it gently with its matching shell partner.
- Decorate macarons: For an extra decadent touch, drizzle or dip the tops of the assembled macarons in the dark chocolate ganache, letting any excess drip off for a neat finish.
- Chill: Place the finished macarons in the refrigerator for a few hours or overnight to let the flavors meld together and allow the filling to soften the shells slightly for the perfect texture.
Notes
- Ensure macaron shells are completely cool before assembling to prevent cracking or melting the filling.
- Use good quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher) for a rich ganache flavor.
- Store macarons in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 2-3 days for maximum freshness.
- Allow macarons to come to room temperature for about 10 minutes before serving for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
