Macaronade mixture


Macaronade mixture
Macaronade is the sweet almond and egg-white mixture (inspired by macarons (the original french macaroons) that French pâtissiers use as a topping on cakes and brioches. It forms a delicious crust when baked.
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Last modified on: November 25th 2020
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 2 min.

Step by step recipe


Stage 1 - ⌛ 1 min.
Macaronade mixture : Stage 1
In a bowl, mix 100 g ground almonds and 100 g caster sugar with a whisk.

Stage 2 - ⌛ 1 min.
Macaronade mixture : Stage 2
Add 30 g egg white and mix well with a soft spatula until it makes a fairly thick paste.

Your "macaronade" is ready for use.

Stage 3
Macaronade mixture : Stage 3
Typical use: a thin layer on the surface of a cake (here a pistachio cake) before baking.
Remarks
Depending on the quality and age of your almonds, you may need to alter the quantity of egg white to get the right consistency. I suggest you start by putting half the stated quantity in the bowl, then add more as you need.

You can vary this recipe by using ground hazelnuts instead of almonds.
Keeping: Several days in the fridge, covered with plastic film.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe20 RDI=8 %120 RDI=10 %60 RDI=8 %1,050 RDI=50 %4,380 RDI: 50 %
Per 100 g8 RDI=3 %50 RDI=5 %20 RDI=4 %460 RDI=20 %1,910 RDI: 20 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman
Possible allergens in this recipe: Nuts, egg
How much will it cost?
  • For 230 g : 2.20 €

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