Popcorn Macarons with Salted Caramel Filling

Experience the perfect blend of sweet and salty with these exquisite popcorn macarons filled with luscious salted caramel. These elegant treats are sure to impress at any gathering.

Ingredients:

• For Popcorn Macarons:
• - 150g almond flour
• - 150g powdered sugar
• - 110g egg whites aged, at room temperature
• - 30g granulated sugar
• - 1/4 cup popcorn kernels, popped and finely ground
• - Food coloring optional
• For Salted Caramel Filling:
• - 1 cup granulated sugar
• - 6 tbsp unsalted butter
• - 1/2 cup heavy cream
• - 1/2 tsp sea salt

Instructions:

For Popcorn Macarons: Sift almond flour and powdered sugar together into a bowl

In a separate bowl, beat aged egg whites until foamy

Gradually add granulated sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form

Gently fold the almond flour mixture into the egg whites until just combined

Fold in the finely ground popcorn and food coloring if desired

Pipe small rounds of batter onto a parchment-lined baking sheet

Let them sit for about 30 minutes to form a skin

Preheat oven to 300F 150C

Bake the macarons for 15-18 minutes until they have risen and set

Let them cool completely before filling

For Salted Caramel Filling: In a saucepan, melt granulated sugar over medium heat

Stir occasionally until it turns amber in color

Add butter and stir until fully melted and incorporated

Slowly pour in heavy cream while stirring

Be cautious as the mixture will bubble up

Allow the mixture to boil for a minute, then remove from heat and stir in sea salt

Let the caramel sauce cool down before using

Assembling: Match macarons in pairs of similar sizes

Spoon or pipe a small amount of salted caramel filling onto the flat side of one macaron and sandwich it with another

Gently press the macarons together to spread the filling

Refrigerate the filled macarons for a few hours before serving to allow flavors to meld

Enjoy your delightful Popcorn Macarons with Salted Caramel Filling