These sophisticated and delightful Sparkling Wine Grape Macarons exude elegance and sophistication. The filling is a creamy buttercream flavored with grapes, and the macaron shells are infused with the flavors of sparkling wine grapes. Ideal for treating yourself to something sweet or for a special occasion!
Ingredients: 100g almond flour. 100g powdered sugar. 75g egg whites aged for 24 hours. 25g granulated sugar. Purple gel food coloring. 1/2 tsp cream of tartar. 1/2 tsp vanilla extract. 3-4 tbsp sparkling wine grapes. For the filling:. 4 tbsp unsalted butter. 1 cup powdered sugar. 1-2 tbsp sparkling wine grapes mashed. Purple gel food coloring optional.
Instructions: Sift almond flour and powdered sugar into a bowl. Set aside. In a separate bowl, whip the aged egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar and continue whipping. Gradually add granulated sugar and whip until stiff peaks form. Add purple gel food coloring and vanilla extract, then gently fold them into the meringue. Gradually fold the almond flour and powdered sugar mixture into the meringue until you get a smooth batter with a lava-like consistency. Transfer the batter into a piping bag fitted with a round tip. Pipe small circles onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Top each macaron shell with a sparkling wine grape. Let the macarons sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes until a skin forms on top. Preheat your oven to 300F 150C. Bake the macarons for 15-18 minutes or until they lift easily off the parchment paper. Let them cool completely on the baking sheet. For the filling, cream the unsalted butter in a bowl. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until smooth. Add mashed sparkling wine grapes and purple gel food coloring if desired to achieve the desired color and flavor. Pair up the macaron shells by size and spread a generous amount of filling on one shell. Sandwich it with another shell to create a macaron. Store the macarons in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 24 hours to mature. Enjoy!
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15-18
Tomas Abelovsky






















