There’s a little cafe I go to that serves fresh macarons daily. The display looks so beautiful that I have a hard time saying no to taking a treat home. These scrumptious morsels come in all kinds of colors and flavors. They are magical!
Macarons are notoriously difficult to make, but with a cookbook, I am sure we can master them!
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The Complete French Macarons Cookbook: 100 Classic and Creative Recipes
Natalie Wong
The Complete French Macarons Cookbook: 100 Classic and Creative Recipes is by one of our favorite publishers at Rockridge Press. Typically the recipes are very approachable with full page photos to go along with it.
With this cookbook, you will learn all there is to know about making macarons. The chapters listed are:
- Macaron Fundamentals
- The Classics
- New Creations
- Holidays and Celebrations
- Vegan and Nut-Free Macarons and Fillings
- Filling
With this cookbook, you will get step-by-step instructions on the macaron-making process. This includes a comprehensive troubleshooting chart for common missteps!
The Complete French Macarons Cookbook: 100 Classic and Creative Recipes is very honest. One of the first tips you will find is to invest in good equipment. Respect the cookie enough to get the best of the best!
I love how many macaron recipes she provides. We see traditional flavors like Strawberry and Chocolate, but also new and exciting combinations. Thai Tea and Reindeer Toffee macarons are the flavors I am most excited about. I am so happy Natalie Wong has provided vegan and nut-free options!
Macaron School: Mastering the World’s Most Perfect Cookie with 50 Delicious Recipes
Camila Hurst
This cookbook comes out a little later in the year, but I have to mention it!
Camila Hurst is a master of macarons. Macaron School: Mastering the World’s Most Perfect Cookie with 50 Delicious Recipes delivers a tutorial for baking perfect plain shells. This includes step-by-step photos along the way. This includes important troubleshooting advice!
One of my favorite sections of this cookbook is the shell decorating! Now you can create gorgeous macarons effortlessly.
The recipes are out of this world. You will find flavors such as:
- Mojito Macarons
- Pomegranate and Dark Chocolate Macarons
- Hummingbird Macarons
- Romeo and Juliet Macarons
- White Chocolate and Mint Macarons
- Chili Hot Chocolate Macarons
and much more!
The most important aspect of the Macaron School: Mastering the World’s Most Perfect Cookie with 50 Delicious Recipes cookbook is being able to create flavors of your own. Once you master the world of macarons, you’ll be unstoppable!
~Kaiti
