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Dubai Chocolate Macarons

These Dubai chocolate macarons bring luxury to your dessert table! Delicate macaron shells are filled with a creamy milk chocolate ganache and a surprising crunchy pistachio kataifi layer, combining textures and flavors for a truly indulgent treat.
Servings :30 macarons
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling time 1 day

Ingredients
  

Macaron Shells

  • 150 g almond flour
  • 150 g icing sugar
  • 55 g egg white A
  • 55 g egg white B
  • 150 g granulated white sugar
  • 37 g water
  • Water soluble green powder food coloring

Milk Chocolate Ganache

  • 100 g dark chocolate 54%
  • 100 g white chocolate
  • 5 g cocoa butter
  • 230 g whipping cream
  • 10 g liquid glucose
  • 5 g vanilla extract

Dubai Pistachio Filling

  • 40 g pistachio paste
  • 60 g pistachio praline
  • 8 g tahini paste
  • 20 g white chocolate
  • 0.2 g salt
  • 30 g chopped pistachios (granules)
  • 45 g shredded kataifi
  • 10 g butter

Instructions
 

Macaron Shells

  • Sift the almond flour and icing sugar. Set aside.
  • Mix the egg white A with the almond flour mix until you get a paste. Do not overmix. Keep covered with plastic wrap to prevent the top from drying.
  • Combine the granulated white sugar with water in a saucepan and place over heat.
  • Meanwhile, whisk egg white B until foamy. When the sugar syrup reaches 119°C, slowly pour it in a thin stream over the egg white while continuously mixing. Whisk until you obtain a glossy and firm meringue. Add the food coloring and mix well.
  • Incorporate 1 tablespoon of the meringue into the paste, then fold in the rest of the meringue. Mix gently until you achieve a batter that is thick but flows off the spoon or spatula in a ribbon.
  • Transfer the batter into a piping bag fitted with an 8-9mm round tip, then pipe the macaron shells onto a silicone mat or parchment paper.
  • Tap the tray gently on the work surface to release any air bubbles, then let the macarons dry at room temperature for 10-30 minutes, depending on the room's temperature and humidity. You'll know they are ready to bake when the surface has formed a crust that doesn’t stick or break when touched.
  • Bake in a preheated oven at 130°C with fan on for 15-20 minutes.
  • Once done, remove from the oven and let cool on the tray.

Chocolate Ganache

  • Combine the chocolates and cocoa butter in a tall container or jug.
  • In a saucepan, mix the whipping cream, glucose, and vanilla, and bring to just below boiling point.
  • Pour over the chocolates and blend with an immersion blender until smooth.
  • Cover with cling film in direct contact with the surface and refrigerate for 4-6 hours.

Dubai Pistachio Filling

  • Melt the butter in a pan. Add the kataifi and toast over medium heat, stirring often, until golden brown.
  • Set aside to cool.
  • Mix the pistachio paste with the pistachio praline.
  • Incorporate the tahini paste and white chocolate.
  • Add the salt and chopped pistachios, then fold in the golden kataifi.
  • Use immediately to fill the center of the macarons.

Assembly

  • Pair the macaron shells in matching sizes.
  • Place the ganache in a piping bag fitted with an 8-9mm tip and pipe ganache onto one side of the shells.
  • Add 1 teaspoon of Dubai filling in the center.
  • Top with the second macaron shell and press gently.
  • Arrange all the macarons on a tray and cover with cling film.
  • Refrigerate for at least 24 hours to mature.

Equipment

  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Baking trays
  • Food thermometer
  • Kitchen scale
  • Baking paper
  • 8mm piping nozzle (round)
  • Piping bags
  • Fridge
  • Hand blender (Bamix)
  • Spatulas
  • Bowls
  • Macaron silicone mat
Keyword Chocolate Chips, Macaron shells, Milk chocolate, Pistachio