Saturday 8 December 2012

Black sesame macarons

It has been a most great week for me and I have absolutely been dying to share with you this recipe. 

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It is an incredibly simple nut-free macaron recipe and gives those friends of ours who simply cannot "crack those nuts" an opportunity to indulge in the beauty of macarons.

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The recipe comes from here and is so easy that I even decided to make a step-by-step post. And you know I don't normally do this! 

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Of course, her photography is so much more amazing and she has sandwiched her yummies with an indulgent chocolate cherry ganache. I've just simply whipped up a quick mixed spice buttercream to spruce things up a bit ;)

nut free black sesame macarons - dustingoficingsugar.blogspot.co.uk

Click here for the recipe!

nut free black sesame macarons - dustingoficingsugar.blogspot.co.uk
You only need three simple ingredients for the tasty macaron shells!
nut free black sesame macarons - dustingoficingsugar.blogspot.co.uk
Blend the sesame seeds and caster sugar together thoroughly to resemble a fine powder
nut free black sesame macarons - dustingoficingsugar.blogspot.co.uk
Whisk the egg whites to soft peaks and add the sugar. Now whisk to stiff peaks!


nut free black sesame macarons - dustingoficingsugar.blogspot.co.uk
Sieve in the sesame seed and caster sugar powder through a fine sieve, blending again the bits too large to fit through and add to the mix in three batches. Fold through gently to resemble a lava-like consistency.

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Using a tall glass, place the piping bag into it and fold the edges out. Fill the piping bag with the batter and then pipe rounds onto parchment paper. Sprinkle on some sesame seeds to garnish and bake! A cooked macaron base should look like the last photo.

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I simply whisked up a quick and fluffy mixed spice buttercream. Spread over a half (or pipe if you're feeling posh!) and then sandwich with another half.
 And tra-da! Easy peasyyyyy - enjoy!


nut free black sesame macarons - dustingoficingsugar.blogspot.co.uk


2 comments:

  1. Oh my gosh that looks heavenly! I wish I was a great baker, which I bet you are. Yum, so jelly!! x))

    lots of love, Dana Carmella ♔
    Bloglovin' & Blog: Pretty Odd ♡

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    1. thank you - you're too kind! you could be a great baker too!! xx

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