Chocolate Macarons
Chocolate macarons are an elegant French dessert featuring crisp almond shells and a rich dark chocolate ganache filling. The Thermomix TM7 grates the dark chocolate in seconds and mixes the ganache to a silky finish, making this patisserie classic achievable at home with professional results every time.
About this recipe
Chocolate macarons Thermomix TM7 style bring real French patisserie into your own kitchen without the usual stress. This recipe for macarons relies on the all-in-one kitchen machine to handle the trickiest steps: the TM7 grates the dark chocolate in mere moments, grinds the blanched almonds into a fine flour-like powder and mixes the double cream ganache until it turns silky and glossy. The result is a festive dessert with crisp shells, chewy centres and a rich cocoa filling that rivals any bakery. Searching for macaron recipes Thermomix often leads to complicated methods, but here the machine delivers consistent textures that are normally reserved for trained pastry chefs. Whether you are preparing an elegant dessert for a dinner party, a homemade gift for Christmas or simply want to conquer the ultimate baking challenge, these chocolate macarons TM7 give you the precision and control that macarons demand. Follow the steps, trust the machine and enjoy patisserie-quality results.
Preparation tips
- Tip 1: Grind the blanched almonds together with a spoonful of the caster sugar; this prevents them from turning into almond butter and gives the shells a finer, more even crumb.
- Tip 2: Let the filled macarons rest in the fridge overnight before serving; this maturing step softens the shells and lets the dark chocolate ganache soak in for the ideal chewy texture.
- Tip 3: Age your egg whites a day in advance by separating them and keeping them covered in the fridge; room-temperature aged whites whip more voluminously for stable macaron feet.
Recipe variations
- Variation 1: For a lactose-free version, replace the double cream and unsalted butter in the ganache with coconut cream and dairy-free margarine; the dark chocolate keeps its intense flavour while the shells stay naturally gluten-free.
- Variation 2: For a festive Christmas variant, add a pinch of cinnamon and finely grated orange zest to the ganache, then dust the finished macarons lightly with cocoa powder for an elegant seasonal gift box.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- The Thermomix grates the dark chocolate in seconds, creating fine shavings that melt quickly for a smooth ganache base.
- Grinding blanched almonds in the TM7 produces an ultra-fine flour, giving your macaron shells a delicate, even crumb structure.
- Whipping the egg whites in the TM7 delivers stiff, glossy peaks quickly, essential for macarons with beautiful risen feet.
- Heating the double cream gently in the TM7 prevents scorching, so the chocolate ganache turns out silky every time.
- Mixing the ganache in the TM7 blends cream, butter and cocoa into a velvety filling without any lumps.
Ingredients
- dark chocolate (70% cocoa solids)
- double cream
- unsalted butter
- caster sugar
- blanched almonds
- cornflour
- cocoa powder
- egg whites