These Lemon Curd Macarons are so bright!
I don’t know about you but every year towards the end of winter I start craving all thing lemony. Lemon bars, fresh squeezed lemonade, lemon meringue pie – it all just sounds amazing. So when I found myself with half a batch of leftover lemon curd the other day and some extra egg whites on hand, I decided to whip up a batch of these lemon macarons! You can always use store-bought lemon curd, but homemade is so much better. The macaron shells and the lemon curd filling recipes are both easy to make, even if you’ve never made a macaron before. They take a little time, but if you’re looking for a simple recipe to make french macarons for beginners, this one is a good choice! Making macarons can be intimidating, especially if you are an inexperienced baker, but with this recipe, a stand mixer, and a little optimism, it’s honestly not that bad. I was able to successfully get “feet” (the ruffly edge at the bottom of each macaron shell) on my very first try when I made macarons and that’s my goal for anyone who tries this recipe as well! If you love all things lemon, you will also love our Double Lemon Glazed Cookies, Meyer Lemon Pudding Cake, and Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Coconut Syrup.
What you’ll need for Lemon Macarons
Finely ground almond flour Powdered sugar Egg whites Granulated sugar Yellow food coloring (affiliate link) ½ batch of lemon curd Salted butter Powdered sugar Lemon zest Fresh lemon juice
How to make Lemon Macarons
Hopefully these images will help you see how the batter changes as you mix it.
Lemon Macaron Recipe tips
How do you know if a macaron is done?
When your macaron is finished baking, it should have “feet” at the bottom- These are the bubbly-looking bottoms. When you touch the top of the macaron it should be stable and not slide around in any way. If your cookie slides around to the touch, it isn’t finished baking. Add another 2 minutes and then check again, repeating as needed.
How to serve this Lemon French Macarons Recipe
Once done, you will have these beautiful bright and delicious macarons to enjoy. Now I wont judge if you want to save them all for yourself and eat them right away. But your friends and family may want to try some of these sunny yellow lemon macarons. It will brighten their day! Make sure to serve these at room temperature and to keep them fresh, serve the same day.
Lemon Curd Macaron storage
To keep your little happy maroons fresh, you will want to store in an airtight container. These lemon macarons are best consumed as soon as possible because the lemon curd can release moisture.
Is it better to freeze or refrigerate macarons?
That depends. Macarons can be a little finicky to make so to save yourself some stress and anxiety, you can make them in advance and freeze or store in the refrigerator for a couple of days. Macarons actually freeze really well (with a ganache or buttercream filling) and can be frozen fully assembled or you can also just freeze the shells and store for one to two months. Same with refrigeration, shells can stay fresh 4-6 days after made and fully assembled macarons usually stay fresh 2-4 days after made. In fact, it is recommended to refrigerate most macarons for 24 hours before serving to let the flavors mature together.
Can you freeze lemon curd macarons?
Macarons filled with lemon curd don’t freeze as well because they get too wet when they defrost. But you can make the shells and wait to fill them, or just fill them entirely with lemon buttercream, which does freeze well.
Is it better to freeze macarons filled or unfilled?
That depends! Some macarons it’s ok to fill and then freeze. Macarons filled with lemon curd don’t freeze as well because they get too wet when they defrost. But you can make the shells and freeze and wait to fill them, or just fill them entirely with a lemon buttercream, which does freeze well.
More Spring Dessert Recipes
Homemade Danish Puff Pastry Churro Sticks Passion Fruit Lemon Loaf Cake No Bake Sour Cream Lemon Pie
French Fruit Tart
Easy Blackberry Turnovers
Easy Lemon Icebox Cake
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