French Macaron Recipe | ALL the Tips and Tricks!

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  • This French macaron recipe makes a batch of the most dainty, delicate, and delicious cookies that will float right into your mouth and disappear. I’ve packed ALL my tips into this video to help you out because no there really isn't any one foolproof, easy macaron recipe, they are finicky little guys.... If your macarons aren't picture perfect they will still be delicious, so grab you ingredents and let's get baking!
    Recipe: preppykitchen.com/french-maca...
    TOP TIPS FOR MAKING FRENCH MACARONS
    THE MERINGUE!!!! That meringue HAS TO BE STIFF! I had no idea French meringue could be whipped to such a thick marshmallowy consistency but all it takes is a bit of extra whisking. You’ll notice the meringue start to fill the whisk when you’re getting close to the right stage.
    Age your egg whites! Separate the eggs, place the whites in a clean glass, cover with plastic wrap and let them hang out in the fridge for a few days before using. This will dehydrate them and make them perfect for macarons.
    Sift, Sift, SIFT! Those larger pieces of almond flour will mar the surface of your macarons. Best practice is to sift then whiz in the food processor and repeat two more times. Discard the larger particles, don’t try to press them through the sieve.
    The mixing will take some practice, you will fold and fold the batter and then use the spatula to GENTLY press the batter against the bowl. You want to remove some of the bubbles but not to many… Continue this until it reaches a thick “lava” consistency. It should slowly fall off the spatula in ribbons and be able to form a figure eight without breaking.
    Pipe the macarons perpendicular to the surface. If your tip is pointing a bit in any particular direction when you pipe the macarons might be oblong or malformed.
    Add your coloring to the meringue after it reaches the soft peak stage.
    When you are finishing the piping motion stop squeezing the bag and pull up with a circular motion.
    The macarons will be best after 2-3 days resting in the fridge.
    If you over-bake the shells and they’re too crisp, brush the bottom with some milk before assembly to soften them up.
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  • @saragress2344
    @saragress2344 Před 5 lety +4447

    "Take a macaron, be gentle with it. It's been through a lot; we all have." Lol

    • @vamscrie3284
      @vamscrie3284 Před 5 lety +61

      MacarON

    • @ytyt3922
      @ytyt3922 Před 5 lety +40

      Macaroons are something completely different

    • @Minaaakonggg
      @Minaaakonggg Před 4 lety +31

      Seriously! Took me 3 almond bags and I want to pull my hair out! Costco is taking alllll my money 🤣😭💀

    • @legacyof7
      @legacyof7 Před 4 lety +5

      A lot of pastry chefs have trouble with them as well... I know I have rofl

    • @chuzzlesthegreat7784
      @chuzzlesthegreat7784 Před 4 lety +1

      @@ytyt3922 Thank you! I was wondering if I was going crazy. I get them mixed up a lot.

  • @user-ze6vh4ez6k
    @user-ze6vh4ez6k Před 3 lety +873

    AFTER 3 YEARS OF MAKING MACARONS CASUALLY, WITH YOUR RECIPE, I'VE MADE THE P E R F E C T BATCH!!!!! I WANT TO CRY 😭😭😭😭 YOU'RE LITERALLY MY BEST FRIEND, TEACHER, AND ROLE MODEL IN MY HEAD. THANK YOU

    • @keilanisaucedo5308
      @keilanisaucedo5308 Před 3 lety +7

      is the buttercream good? i really wanna make these since they have good reviews but i’m not convinced on the buttercream, i’m really scared that it won’t be sweet enough and it’ll be eggy.

    • @clairea.3069
      @clairea.3069 Před 3 lety +3

      @@keilanisaucedo5308 I absolutely hate buttercream so I get where you’re coming from. You can replace the buttercream with any recipe you like, just make sure it’s stiff enough to fill these

    • @kingvaliant2963
      @kingvaliant2963 Před 3 lety +17

      @@keilanisaucedo5308 Honestly, the French buttercream is godly. I hate American style buttercream, but the French one is just right! ESPECIALLY if you let the Macarons sit in the fridge for at least a few hours.

    • @valeriethummadoo4661
      @valeriethummadoo4661 Před 2 lety +1

      Did you do the hand whisking part too?

    • @vaaishnavievishnurajah7196
      @vaaishnavievishnurajah7196 Před 2 lety +3

      did u use copper equipment too? (pls say no - i will get when i have a job )

  • @jessica_leeh
    @jessica_leeh Před 3 lety +582

    Recipe:
    130 grams confectioner sugar (abt 1 cup) - 1:30
    140 grams almond flour (1 1/2 cup) - 2:00
    *sift confect. sugar and almond flour together multiple times, set aside*
    100 grams egg whites (abt 3 eggs)- 6:50
    1/4 tsp salt - 7:04
    1/4 tsp cream of tartar - 7:08
    100 grams sugar (1/2 cup) at frothy - 7:14
    1 tsp flavor/vanilla at soft peaks - 8:00
    *meringue FIRM peaks* - 7:40 , 8:05
    *fold almond mixture (1/3 cup at a time) into meringue* - 9:51
    *Pipe perpendicular and tap/SLAM* - 13:05 , 14:22
    *Bake at 320F (160C) for 12-15 minutes- 15:20

    • @sumeru4519
      @sumeru4519 Před 3 lety +61

      I hope your pillow always stays cold

    • @jojo-dh7sl
      @jojo-dh7sl Před 3 lety +50

      I hope your socks are always warm and dry

    • @sheenabaloney8411
      @sheenabaloney8411 Před 3 lety +7

      Thanks very very useful and simple !

    • @jineenmansour
      @jineenmansour Před 3 lety +11

      Bless you. May both sides of your pillow be cold tonight

    • @shaniquefrater
      @shaniquefrater Před 3 lety +2

      @@sumeru4519 ☠☠☠that's so nice omg

  • @kaguilar9989
    @kaguilar9989 Před 3 lety +27

    I don’t know or can’t explain why I enjoy seeing this man talk. His smile is killer and just the way he talks... I can watch him talk all dayyyy. He needs become my best friend so we can gossip all day every day

  • @testsubject4694
    @testsubject4694 Před 4 lety +4262

    **Never baked any pastry**
    **Never made/baked any cookie**
    Hmm... **Decides to make macarons**

    • @dede4192
      @dede4192 Před 4 lety +78

      Saaaaammmmmeeee

    • @FiveWings2945
      @FiveWings2945 Před 4 lety +60

      Doubleeeeee Saaaaaammmmmeeeeeeeeee

    • @daniellewegner5687
      @daniellewegner5687 Před 4 lety +41

      Triiiiipllle saaaaaame! 🤦🏼‍♀️

    • @emmad6105
      @emmad6105 Před 4 lety +132

      omg sameee my first 5ish batches were soo bad but then i made perfect ones (raspberry cheesecake!) and my mom dropped the box :(

    • @angiebas7
      @angiebas7 Před 4 lety +31

      Emma Narine omg! 😥

  • @slashingkittens
    @slashingkittens Před 4 lety +758

    I could feel your pain, when you're talking about the macaron failures. I took an order once for 2 dozen macarons. It took me 8 batches to get somewhat presentable pieces. I still don't think I've recovered from that pain.

    • @sakinahsadiq6500
      @sakinahsadiq6500 Před 4 lety +26

      Omg 8 batches wowww
      I'm gonna make macrons on monday I still need to get the almond flour. And i am hoping i get perfect macarons first time lol 😅

    • @frenchstars9
      @frenchstars9 Před 4 lety +8

      @@sakinahsadiq6500 I've just started making these recently and I've made like five batches I think and they are still cracking. Good luck!

    • @sakinahsadiq6500
      @sakinahsadiq6500 Před 4 lety +3

      @@frenchstars9 omg I'm nervous now lol my sugar thermometer is coming next week I really hope it goes well

    • @Jk_____111
      @Jk_____111 Před 4 lety

      Sakinah Sadiq have you made them?did they go well?

    • @sakinahsadiq6500
      @sakinahsadiq6500 Před 4 lety +3

      @@Jk_____111 no not yet I still need to go asda for almond flour (I live in the uk for those who might not know asda is a supermarket) we call it ground almond though

  • @Nat-uk2gi
    @Nat-uk2gi Před 3 lety +38

    It’s the first person I’ve seen on CZcams that actually mentions the measurement for each ingredient to make macarons. Well done.

    • @CruF
      @CruF Před 2 lety

      Yes, but...but...after all of these he is throwing away a part of the almond flour and sugar mixture... I'm a little puzzled.

  • @karamorgan8758
    @karamorgan8758 Před rokem +17

    My sister and I were begrudgingly making a third attempt at macarons and are so grateful we found your video - our pieds finally rose up instead of spread out!! We filled ours with macerated blueberries mixed with leftover cream cheese frosting from our previous failures. We appreciate you going through 20 attempts to give us perfection on the first try of your recipe!

  • @wendysmith3509
    @wendysmith3509 Před 4 lety +169

    13:55 “you over mixed the batter. Sorry, start over” I FELT THAT 😩😩😂

  • @hoodieninja70
    @hoodieninja70 Před 4 lety +826

    I just wanted to say that I've watched a LOT of macaron videos and yours is the best by far. Better production. Better explanation of the steps and WHY you need to do it this way. And better just over-all. I like how you come across....happy but genuine.

    • @PreppyKitchen
      @PreppyKitchen  Před 4 lety +73

      Thanks so much!!

    • @Apuyina
      @Apuyina Před 4 lety +19

      Did you try Tasty's recipe? I tried it and they didn't come out well, but there were also some other factors at play

    • @magicofmusicland8948
      @magicofmusicland8948 Před rokem +2

      @@Apuyina I tried the macaron recipe and it burnt at the end. SO disappointed.

    • @kaylaearlsearls5098
      @kaylaearlsearls5098 Před rokem +1

      Thank you for this comment ! Because now I don’t have to watch multiple videos lmfao

  • @rebeccagonzalez1275
    @rebeccagonzalez1275 Před 9 měsíci +2

    I'm a retired pastry chef and this is on point!!! The sifting...the merengue...that dastardly macronage. Gel food coloring is the way to go!!!! Doesn't add extra liquid. I used fans to hurry them up...lol. Bravo for this video!!! Everyone make them.

  • @lauradominguez8007
    @lauradominguez8007 Před 2 lety +31

    I've made macarons many times, I love making them and still keep watching videos because I always learn something new that helps me perfect them. I have tried many recipes and done many tests with different types of meringue, oven temps, baking trays, parchment paper, resting time, etc. I found that: 1 - baking times and temp are guidelines with macarons, you will have to test and find out what works best in your oven, macarons are very sensitive even to changes of a couple of degrees in the oven. 2 - Italian meringue works best, I use the Valrhona and Pierre Herme's recipes but adapted time and temp for my oven. 3 - I always use the stainless steel bowl for making meringue, it distributes temperature better than glass. 4 - Don't make them in very hot and humid days unless you have aircon, if the piped macarons rest for too long they will be ruined. 5 - If you get the macaronage right, you can use French meringue without resting, so it's great when you have to make too many or don't have the time for resting. 6 - You know batter is ready to pipe when you no longer see any big bubbles in the mixture, it has runny cake batter consistency and when you make your figure of 8 it sinks back in about 25/30 seconds. 7 - good quality parchment paper and template work better that macaron baking mats. 8 - using heavy duty baking trays is crucial, if you don't have one, use 2 trays on top of eachother. 9 - stick the paper to the tray using oven safe magnets or butterfly paper clips, you will save the effort of having to clean them after each use.10 - I never flavour the shells, except when making chocolate macarons (replace some of the icing sugar with 100% cocoa), macarons are all about the filling which has to be luxurious, and will flavour the shell after resting.

    • @brittsjustwingingit2732
      @brittsjustwingingit2732 Před 2 lety

      Thank you for this!!

    • @humanbeing3946
      @humanbeing3946 Před 2 lety

      Thanks for the comprehensive guide! Question, if I want to make macarons that's less sweet, is it possible to reduce the sugar in either the meringue or in almond mixture? By how much sugar can be reduced without effecting the result?

  • @juliab8992
    @juliab8992 Před 4 lety +277

    Loved your real approach and honesty about the non-photogenic batches you made! It's nice to know even experts struggle!

  • @elmesaoudizakariae521
    @elmesaoudizakariae521 Před 4 lety +2104

    **Baker breathes the wrong way**
    Macarons: Whoops, guess you ruined us again :/
    Macarons: NEXT TAAAKE !! Go Go Go

    • @thilokalbarga8296
      @thilokalbarga8296 Před 3 lety +24

      Ikr...tried once, left the batter to sit too long, it didnt develop the sheen and was watery...still tasted good tho🤪

    • @aldinyz
      @aldinyz Před 3 lety +1

      Loool

    • @MELANIE-kk2qx
      @MELANIE-kk2qx Před 3 lety +1

      I feel you !! 😂😂👌

    • @aunixia8604
      @aunixia8604 Před 3 lety +1

      @@thilokalbarga8296 macarons taste bad sorry about ur look

    • @dawsoncarpenter8883
      @dawsoncarpenter8883 Před 3 lety +1

      It’s not as complicated when you get the hang of it

  • @Ecox51719
    @Ecox51719 Před 3 lety +343

    Me: Adds $400 worth of tools into my Amazon cart..
    Husband: Uhhh wtf is this?
    Me: Well! Do you want some damn macarons or not?? 😂😂😂

  • @hannahmedrano7904
    @hannahmedrano7904 Před rokem +18

    “They’ve been through a lot. We all have.” Such a mood with the pandemic and inflation. 😂
    I love macarons but am so intimidated to try them, but maybe I will after watching your video. Love your techniques!

  • @geegurl25
    @geegurl25 Před 4 lety +1387

    I heard “Quiet biiitch” 😂

  • @012345678jennifer
    @012345678jennifer Před 3 lety +443

    “do you think im crazy for doing this?”
    “you wouldnt if u know what ive been thru”
    LMAO ME WITH EVERYTHING

    • @naomia472
      @naomia472 Před 3 lety +2

      Lmfaoo perfect timing I literally watched it at the same time 😭

  • @adamleetucker3964
    @adamleetucker3964 Před 2 lety +39

    My first time making these (for my boyfriend’s mother, no less) as a surprise. I followed everything in the tutorial and my macarons were perfect! Thank you so much!

  • @eitaknolleb700
    @eitaknolleb700 Před rokem +14

    I made my first batch of macarons last night and I tried to make it strawberry shortcake flavored. So I mixed vanilla extract and graham cracker crumbs into the batter and I made the filling with cool whip and mashed strawberries. I let my family try them and I got a lot of compliments. They said the only thing I did wrong was piping them too small and I forgot to tap out the air bubbles. I’ve only had 1 macaron before I made these so I didn’t know what a good macaron was and I didn’t expect everyone to like them so much. I’m a perfectionist so I plan on making another batch soon to improve on them. However I’m going to try chocolate peppermint instead.

  • @samanthaettlin1831
    @samanthaettlin1831 Před 4 lety +613

    I wanted to make macarons for the first time....and then I saw this video. Gonna go buy some instead lol

    • @suzychocolate7
      @suzychocolate7 Před 4 lety +12

      I feel the same thing. now I am even more intimidated to make them.

    • @halilacikgoz7865
      @halilacikgoz7865 Před 4 lety +3

      100 gram EU is better than USA shitty measurements like cups or oz

    • @dmurphy303
      @dmurphy303 Před 4 lety +15

      @@halilacikgoz7865 Why so angry?

    • @halilacikgoz7865
      @halilacikgoz7865 Před 4 lety +1

      @@dmurphy303 cuz it is a weird difference and I can't cook the same amazing dishes USA citizens make.

    • @booboo-fr9tp
      @booboo-fr9tp Před 4 lety +10

      @@halilacikgoz7865 you can always convert the measurements though :)

  • @syifaanadia8264
    @syifaanadia8264 Před 5 lety +853

    PREPPY KITCHEN!!!!!! I DID IT!!!! YOUR RECIPE AND TECHNIQUE IS SO MUCH BETTERRRR!!!!! I MADE IT ONLY WITH FIRST ATTEMPT! THANKYOU SO MUCHHHHHH! SHOUT OUT TO YOUUUUUUUUU!!! THE BEST BAKER 👨🏻‍🍳❤️❤️🥳🥳🥰

    • @shazrin9969
      @shazrin9969 Před 4 lety +1

      y i buat xmnjd😭

    • @satsat247
      @satsat247 Před 4 lety +8

      Wow, lucky

    • @dorasimeon9119
      @dorasimeon9119 Před 4 lety +2

      Hey where can i find the ingedients?

    • @satsat247
      @satsat247 Před 4 lety +3

      @@dorasimeon9119 high quality ones usually is easy to find in high end markets, or lower ones in a normal cooking ingredients shop thing, but i hate it

    • @shirleybah7592
      @shirleybah7592 Před 4 lety

      @@satsat247 fsffsgedgd

  • @sheribailey802
    @sheribailey802 Před 3 lety +35

    “I like to give it a nice shake”..
    Me: “I like to give it a big”...lid flies off, almond flour & powdered sugar rain all over my previously clean kitchen, I slip on the contents on the floor, do the splits unintentionally, leave everything as is while I cry like I’ve just been stabbed and make my way back to bed.

  • @keithholland3111
    @keithholland3111 Před 3 lety +35

    I'm getting the hang of macarons thanks to you, John. I altered my last batch by using 2/3 part acorn flour from acorns my wife harvested and processed from a live oak outside our home here in South Carolina. These macarons work beautifully with your French buttercream recipe. Thanks!

  • @sparshshakya7203
    @sparshshakya7203 Před 4 lety +475

    You’re the only man I’d ever watch a whole CZcams ad for:) ily

  • @happyfunpineapple4604
    @happyfunpineapple4604 Před 4 lety +303

    I made these and transferred the video on to a recipe- they turned out perfect with his buttercream too:
    1 cup confectioners sugar
    3 egg whites
    1 ½ cups almond flour
    ¼ tsp tartar
    ¼ salt
    ½ cup sugar
    1 tsp almond extract or vanilla. (Any flavor)
    Put aside 3 egg whites.
    Pour confectioners sugar and almond flour in bowl.
    Sift the mixture into a bowl.
    Pour in blender.
    Grind, shake, grind.
    Pour back into the bowl and repeat the sifting blending process.
    Dot of vinegar in mixing bowl and wipe bowl.
    Pour eggs in mixing bowl.
    Mix on low, when egg whites get frothy add cream of tartar and salt.
    Add vanilla or whatever flavor.
    Drizzle in sugar very slowly
    After stiff peak, transfer into bowl
    Whisk it with hand.
    Take ⅓ cup of the dry mixture and fold into egg white mixture.
    Add the rest of the dry mixture in. GET AIR BUBBLES OUT!
    If you can drizzle a figure eight you are done mixing.
    Take four dabs of mixture on corners on a flat pan and put parchment over the pan to make it stick.
    Transfer some mix to piping bag.
    Pipe perpendicular and swirl to finish off.
    Slam pan down.
    Pop air bubbles with toothpick.
    Rest them for 45 min
    Set oven to 320
    12-15 min.

  • @stephanienguyen1680
    @stephanienguyen1680 Před 3 lety +9

    I love how John chooses the best recipe for us, so touching.

  • @katlinseward9488
    @katlinseward9488 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you for being candid and showing your failed attempts. It helps lower my expectations of myself and remember that other people aren't perfect too and that's ok.

  • @ytyt3922
    @ytyt3922 Před 5 lety +882

    Since people here don’t seem to know the difference between macaron and macaroon:
    Macaron = hard, dense, almond/meringue based
    Macaroon = soft(ish), airy, coconut based
    Hope that clears things up.
    Maybe the host will eventually have a macaROON recipe to share.

    • @itsjustme1211
      @itsjustme1211 Před 4 lety +8

      Yes! Thank you 🙏

    • @janearcher3834
      @janearcher3834 Před 4 lety +48

      Almost. Except macaron are not hard and dense. They are crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside.

    • @ytyt3922
      @ytyt3922 Před 4 lety +8

      Jane Archer yes I realized after I left that message that the “dense” part for macarons is inaccurate, but they’re generally harder than macaroons. I guess another distinction is that macarons originated (presumably) in France whereas macaroons are often associated with Jewish bakeries (in North America).

    • @janearcher3834
      @janearcher3834 Před 4 lety +5

      @@ytyt3922 It is probably most accurate to say more firm rather than dense or hard. But the French word macaron means exactly the same thing as macaroon. It is just spelled differently in French.

    • @PrincessofKeys
      @PrincessofKeys Před 4 lety +5

      Never knew that until I read a review on some macaroons/macarons. Either way I just say Macaroon

  • @fairyfloss5600
    @fairyfloss5600 Před 3 lety +203

    I thought he said "quiet bitch" when his dog started barking 😂😭

  • @auntieluusfancystampers9161

    Making Macarons really shows the Science of Baking! I have tried 2 times now and love watching all the videos and learning the steps!

  • @juneetskitchen7005
    @juneetskitchen7005 Před 3 lety

    I just love your recipes and the way you always smile really relax me. Like there is no stress in this world. Thank you so much. Keep smiling.

  • @InshasChoice
    @InshasChoice Před 4 lety +165

    When is this guy _not_ smiling? 🥺 So precious, must protect him at all costs 🥰

  • @zawh4788
    @zawh4788 Před 3 lety +45

    This man is precious, protect him at all cost 🥰🥰🥰

  • @jewel07ful
    @jewel07ful Před rokem +4

    I made your Macarons for my granddaughters Bridal shower with an English tea theme. They were a hit and I didn’t have any go wrong. I made about 6 different colors with different flavored fillings. I just did American buttercream but flavored it. Some of the women said they were the most flavorful ones they’ve ever eaten. You give such good directions, I found it quite easy to follow. I only did 2 batches a day with buttercream as that took me 6 hrs. I’ll get better but they were so good. Thank you for the lessons. I did put your name on my Facebook page with credit given.

  • @tytheby5029
    @tytheby5029 Před 3 lety +3

    Thank you John! I tried this recipe today, it was my fourth try, and it seems fourth time’s a charm! I finally did it! I will use this recipe going forward!

  • @ameliabuns4058
    @ameliabuns4058 Před 3 lety +342

    Me who has never made macrons before: OF COURSE that explains everything.

  • @shalinirana987
    @shalinirana987 Před 3 lety +86

    a little tip: if you add the food coloring to the egg whites before you add your dry ingredients, remember that as you mix in the dry ingredients, the batter will condense and so the color will become more concentrated. Basically if you think that you didn’t add enough food coloring to the egg whites, chances are you did because the batter will get darker as it shrinks. So don’t overdo the food coloring and remember you can always add more later! I made this recipe (it came out great btw) but I kept adding food coloring to the egg whites because it wasn’t as dark as I wanted. Then once I mixed in the dry ingredients the macarons were darker than I wanted

  • @pattymanuel7383
    @pattymanuel7383 Před 3 lety +2

    1st time making these ever & I nailed it!!! I even made your French Buttercream
    You’re channel is so perfect for a person like me who has little patience for learning; I love your channel
    Thank You!!!

  • @wfox6985
    @wfox6985 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Wow! My husband and I followed you step by step and for sure just finished making the best macarons we've ever made! It was a really fun way for us to spend our Sunday together. So gorgeous! And the Macarons looked good too. 😊

  • @officialnezquick
    @officialnezquick Před 4 lety +1731

    “Don’t put your fingers in here EVER.” -a man who has DEFINITELY put his fingers in there

    • @dayamathew697
      @dayamathew697 Před 4 lety +7

      @Annika Anderson Which one?

    • @ChyBSmith
      @ChyBSmith Před 4 lety +4

      @@dayamathew697 This one! czcams.com/video/B3CAQKr87tM/video.html

    • @dayamathew697
      @dayamathew697 Před 4 lety +9

      @@ChyBSmith Thanks! I wasn't expecting anyone to respond lol.

    • @amie_-eu8fn
      @amie_-eu8fn Před 3 lety +3

      nezquick 🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @criszelcabotaje324
      @criszelcabotaje324 Před 3 lety +2

      Luv your name btw so delicious! Lol

  • @angiecade6291
    @angiecade6291 Před 5 lety +144

    I love that you showed some imperfect cookies as well! Your videos are so informative and I appreciate and love it so much.

    • @MrsJamieHsu
      @MrsJamieHsu Před 5 lety +5

      I don't think i've seen other you tubers expose their fails, but i love that you did! Any seasoned macaron maker has had many ugly attempts. Part of the reason I love making them so much, is because of the challenge! OH, the moment of truth, when you look into the oven mid bake....and....drum roll.....YES! or NOOOOOOO. Yours are beauties! I definitely want to try your french buttercream inside! Have you tried the Ispahan flavor with lychee and raspberry and rose flavor? MMM!@@PreppyKitchen

  • @rocioyeo7
    @rocioyeo7 Před 3 lety

    I LOVE your videos, how well you explain your recipes and your sense of humor. Thank you!

  • @celestedella-valentina5139

    I just made this today and I wish I could post a picture of how perfect they were 😭 this is impossible, it was my first time and they were PERFECT. I'm a beginner and never thought my first batch would be perfect, not hollow, perfectly formed feet and smooth shells. Thank you thank you thank you. This has been the most well explained recipe ever. I watched several before actually making them but decided to follow yours. You are incredible ❤️ I was so scared to make this and I'm in disbelief that this worked out the FIRST time.

  • @alexisburrows3228
    @alexisburrows3228 Před 5 lety +182

    My full proof recipe is:
    Two egg whites
    1/4 cup of sugar
    1 cup confectioners sugar
    3/4 cup almond flour
    Bake at 300 for 15-18 minutes for basic macarons. Adjust the time for larger or smaller macarons.
    No cream of tartar at all, and every time I bake with this recipe it works. I can't wait to try out your recipe next time!

  • @chasesoleil5345
    @chasesoleil5345 Před 3 lety +185

    I started a macaron business from home using your recipe! It went perfectly my first time making them

  • @whack1atak8atak
    @whack1atak8atak Před 3 lety +1

    I tried your recipe and mine turned out well.... FINALLY!!! I had 2 different recipe before this but it was hollowed or had blotchy top. I had little experience with baking so starting with macaron is a game changer. It's fun when you finally learn how to do the right consistency of the meringue and when to stop folding the batter.

  • @Aj-zt3fb
    @Aj-zt3fb Před 3 lety

    I made these following most of your tips (I didn't blend it twice cause I was too lazy & didn't let the egg whites age) and they turned out perfect!! It was my first time too and they exceeded my expectations! Thank you so much!

  • @laurensgomez2993
    @laurensgomez2993 Před 4 lety +51

    Honestly this man need a cooking show
    I would watch allll the episodes

  • @karminiparsan4440
    @karminiparsan4440 Před 5 lety +354

    NOW we know why macarons are so expensive!! Extreme skill and finicky ingredients..thanks for all the tips and tricks👍👍

    • @cyke90
      @cyke90 Před 4 lety +4

      Karmini Parsan I paid $14 for a 8 pack of assorted flavor French macaroni. Can’t say I was crazy for all the flavors but DAMN!!! They were delicious. I think I’ll stick to buying them😀

    • @CosmoniYT
      @CosmoniYT Před 4 lety +14

      @@cyke90 macaroni--

    • @sarahschuck840
      @sarahschuck840 Před 4 lety

      cosmoni hahahahah

  • @InefableTheo
    @InefableTheo Před 3 lety +3

    It worked at the first attempt!!! They are freaking delicious. First time I try them! Thank you so much!

  • @docyoumomeries8613
    @docyoumomeries8613 Před rokem

    I just found and subscribed to your channel, I love how your so natural and down to earth and leave in your little bloopers. Thank you for your amazing recipes

  • @maybngo
    @maybngo Před 5 lety +68

    I made this recipe a week ago! This is a great recipe. I had to adjust my oven for the second batch because my oven runs hot. If you get cracked macarons, your oven may be too hot! Reduce by 5-10 degrees and keep an eye on your macarons. Thanks Preppy Kitchen!

  • @eliawx9952
    @eliawx9952 Před 4 lety +421

    This guy making macaroons just calmed my anxiety attack at 5:50AM

    • @BoBoCooking
      @BoBoCooking Před 4 lety +7

      Preppy Kitchen has really great tips to make macaron.
      i just started my CZcams channel♡ please check out my Donald Duck macaron ♡ I hope you will love it

    • @rizzy6087
      @rizzy6087 Před 3 lety +8

      BoBo Cooking I hope you rot in hell

    • @Rambunctiousravager
      @Rambunctiousravager Před 3 lety +4

      Rizzy Playzz wut why

    • @rizzy6087
      @rizzy6087 Před 3 lety +4

      Mr. pikachu oof bc they self promote

    • @emilyjdgv6095
      @emilyjdgv6095 Před 3 lety +1

      Does this really help?going through something right now

  • @delilahboa
    @delilahboa Před 2 lety +1

    You’ve worked so hard on these, great job John…..as always xx

  • @bbtv6222
    @bbtv6222 Před 2 lety +1

    Love your macaron methods!

  • @Superhappylisa
    @Superhappylisa Před 4 lety +1218

    everyone: you need to use FRESH ingredients.
    French people: use old eggs, let the dough sit until it has gross skin and wait three days before eating the cookies.

    • @LeeLynn-vq8yq
      @LeeLynn-vq8yq Před 4 lety +16

      HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

    • @dinaashie3485
      @dinaashie3485 Před 4 lety +7

      10:25

    • @hudharizzy795
      @hudharizzy795 Před 4 lety +2

      Lisa H can I use store bought liquid egg whites to make them? I need to bake them but I am out of eggs 🥚

    • @kawaiicat2424
      @kawaiicat2424 Před 4 lety +4

      Hudha Rizzy yes u can :D

    • @alinima1892
      @alinima1892 Před 4 lety +7

      Hudha Rizzy it depends if it says on the edge of the box if they will be able to fluff up or no if it can’t then it won’t work

  • @isauraesther8763
    @isauraesther8763 Před 4 lety +18

    I love him he’s so adorable, we must protect him at all costs.

  • @sristibalasaria7576
    @sristibalasaria7576 Před 2 lety +8

    In case any of you are waiting,GO MAKE THIS! This is hands down the best recipe I have found and the macrons tasted so good❤️

  • @simonlebeau68
    @simonlebeau68 Před 3 lety +128

    Me: blinks one time too many
    Macaron: lol I die now ok bye.

  • @EB-hz9ix
    @EB-hz9ix Před 5 lety +113

    Please do more macaron flavors! The way you explain it makes it seem so simple and you make it look so easy. This was so helpful and thank you for the video!

  • @eugecamps5408
    @eugecamps5408 Před 3 lety +592

    3:33 i thought he said quiet bITCH

  • @sonyniyas4339
    @sonyniyas4339 Před 3 lety +1

    The best part of your videos is the presentation. It's so cheerful that it's hard not to smile with you😀😀

  • @10isab
    @10isab Před 3 lety

    I did it!!! And IT WORKS!!!! Thanks to your tips, they are BEAUTIFUL!!!

  • @francismajor3530
    @francismajor3530 Před 3 lety +41

    Dude, I managed to make them perfectly on my second attempt and decided to use your recipe for French buttercream. Wow, I never knew food orgasms were a thing until I tried one the macarons. Better than at my local bakery. Thanks for your recipes and guidance ❤

  • @princess_thanos
    @princess_thanos Před 4 lety +3

    I have a dad, but you are like a very supportive substitute dad that teaches me to cook and it makes me happy

  • @hnichol2506
    @hnichol2506 Před rokem

    Love your show, and appreciate all the tips & metric conversions! You have a new fan!

  • @CooperWilmoth
    @CooperWilmoth Před 4 měsíci

    Love it I am new to baking and I love this recipe!!

  • @bettyrubble9420
    @bettyrubble9420 Před 5 lety +157

    "Finicky beasts" 😆 "don't put your fingers in hear ever" 😂 I never fast forward your videos...I might miss something. I've said it before, I'll say it again, love that you don't edit. Dog barking etc. Leave it in. It's all part of your charm

  • @ARblonde
    @ARblonde Před 3 lety +11

    Now THIS is what I’m talking about when I say I want a macaron recipe. I’ve never had a macaron in the United States that has lived up to the ones I’ve had in France. Something is always off about them, and they never have that slight crunch on the outside with the soft inside that you spoke about in the end! I also see way too many half-assed macaron recipes online and even in some cookbooks. These recipes are for “easy” macarons. Hate to say it, but macarons aren’t supposed to be easy! That’s what makes them so delectable. I’ve never wanted to use one of these recipes because I just know that they aren’t going to turn out the way I want them to. Thank you for putting this much effort into your macarons! Those look marvellous. I will definitely be trying this recipe.

  • @farraaizurinzulkarnain9846

    Omg. I really love your baking style. Very detail.

  • @sarahkim4563
    @sarahkim4563 Před 2 lety

    love the cookin n personality. thanks for the videos!

  • @thatsg5242
    @thatsg5242 Před 4 lety +23

    He is the best salesman for his own videos “so fast so full proof” it is amazing usually CZcamsrs just say like “that video is right up there if you want to check that out” but he said hold my copper whisk

  • @SheSoSwagg918
    @SheSoSwagg918 Před 4 lety +34

    Just learned my meringue hasn’t been stiff enough. Lord I’ve been trying all week and that was the issue. Thank you!!!

  • @jodysmith7399
    @jodysmith7399 Před 2 lety

    Fantastic presentation! enjoyed watching and learning the technic! Thanks for sharing!

  • @dianadambrosio1
    @dianadambrosio1 Před 3 lety

    So much work you’ve done ... so much time you’ve put in ..incredible
    Thank you.. .. gorgeous..

  • @katieparron308
    @katieparron308 Před 4 lety +4

    I made macaroons with my mom the other day and they actually were almost picture perfect. I am 15 and have fallen in love with your channel and you have made me want to pursue baking

    • @taylars7810
      @taylars7810 Před 3 lety +1

      i am 15 also looking at all the comments slightly scared to try. the fact that you’re my age and did this, is making me wanna try this out soon!! baking is soo much fun so i hope you continue to pursue it💕

  • @utoobr10
    @utoobr10 Před 5 lety +275

    "It's been through a lot. We all have...." Hahahahaha!

  • @aimeevollmer5668
    @aimeevollmer5668 Před 3 lety +3

    Thanks sooooo much for this amazing recipe!! I am so amazed and proud of myself because thanks to you and your tips, I actually managed to make macarons!

  • @melissalobrino6286
    @melissalobrino6286 Před 3 lety

    Thank you so much for sharing! I have tried it today for the first time following your recipe and it turned out so perfect!. I loved it! Thank you so much! And oh, you are so fun to watch.

  • @sethhermann8847
    @sethhermann8847 Před 5 lety +502

    i totally thought you said "quite B*tch" and that dog bark made me jump, omg.

  • @deshaunnamshaw3027
    @deshaunnamshaw3027 Před 5 lety +232

    Time for a bite 😁
    *savagely inhales the hole thing

    • @thatsg5242
      @thatsg5242 Před 4 lety +10

      Me talking to myself as I’m reaching for the box of Oreos

    • @rigelmoon5230
      @rigelmoon5230 Před 4 lety +1

      OMG I know 😂

    • @no-mz7nz
      @no-mz7nz Před 4 lety

      low-key though

  • @cornelianesseth5802
    @cornelianesseth5802 Před 2 lety

    The best recipe, the best instructions and the best results. The first time when they turned perfect. Thanks for this great video.

  • @sophia.pleva27
    @sophia.pleva27 Před 8 měsíci +3

    First time making French macarons. I have made meringues before but this was completely new and I made them perfectly because of you!! My tips would be watch the entire video and then measure everything and watch the video again while doing the steps!!

    • @kimberannadotcom
      @kimberannadotcom Před 6 měsíci

      Can you tell me if this makes 36 cookies or just 36 shells (18 cookies)? If I need more should I double recipe?

  • @SampleofSteve
    @SampleofSteve Před 5 lety +77

    I made them perfectly the first 3 times I tried a couple years ago...haven’t been able to make a decent one since 😅

  • @sarahthieben7872
    @sarahthieben7872 Před 4 lety +5

    As a baker who intimately understands the ever - so - slight insanity that can come with pitting yourself against inert objects that you *swear* are doing their best to work against you, I found your video hilarious, uplifting, and also incredibly informative. Thank you and keep fighting the good fight-with copper or just regular stainless steel. 🙂

  • @AnaMartinez-ds1uw
    @AnaMartinez-ds1uw Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you so much for this amazing recipe I made it twice and they turn sooo good!!!

  • @amyanderson4528
    @amyanderson4528 Před 3 lety +1

    I made my first ever Macarons using your tips and recipe and they came out great! Thank you!

  • @anariverahn.0408
    @anariverahn.0408 Před 5 lety +7

    I've been preparing macarons for more than 2 years. And let me tell you that all the tips that you give are a must, cause if you miss one they just won't come out right. I love the way you explain every step with so much detail! 🥰😘

  • @kurtziefam
    @kurtziefam Před 4 lety +25

    Thank you so so much! I've made several batches of macarons over the last two years with some success that I haven't been able to steadily replicate. I've tried books, web recipes, CZcams videos, and tips of all kinds. I watched your video in full yesterday after a TERRBILE batch and you inspired me to try again. I think there's definitely something to the "try, try again" attitude because each time, I learn something. I followed your instructions to a tee (except for color and flavor variations) and they came out devine!!! I'm so happy and I feel like I can replicate it next time because I understood why I was doing each thing the way I was doing it. Thank you for sharing - and that French buttercream is to die for! I added cocoa powder and it tastes just like my family's chocolate pie recipe (which is like a French silk). So good!

  • @elhamabsrakzai4445
    @elhamabsrakzai4445 Před 3 lety

    Wonderfully beautiful cook!

  • @jennykatherineleguis1616

    i was one baking moment away from giving up.. i tried ur recipe.. not only that it came out amazing but it also tasted amazing!! thank you!!! i have dotted every i and crossed every t and it sure worked!!!

  • @creativemango2206
    @creativemango2206 Před 4 lety +41

    No one :
    Absolutely no one :
    Me at 3 am : *Watching tutorials on how to make macaroons*

  • @juliex7306
    @juliex7306 Před 5 lety +29

    I've been looking for more Macaron Recipes and this one looks amazing! Thank you so much!

  • @artisticpinggu888
    @artisticpinggu888 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you Preppy Kitchen for your recipe ☺️ after a couple of trial, I made it! Yay! ☺️

  • @emmamartykanova2042
    @emmamartykanova2042 Před rokem +1

    You are the BEST Cooker EVER !!! ❤️

  • @thescranline
    @thescranline Před 5 lety +98

    I absolutely loved this video! I feel your pain with macarons not working. I agree, dot the I’s cross the t’s, do everything and anything you can to make sure they work! 😋✌🏼

    • @zhareenm8449
      @zhareenm8449 Před 4 lety +1

      I made ur italian macarons recipes. The only difference btw ur recipe & mine is water qty. I used 25g while u use 19g. When i made them using 19g they came out perfectly well. Ur recipe is a hit and i adopted it. Thankssssss ❣😘

  • @clarycatmeow
    @clarycatmeow Před 5 lety +106

    “I like to give it a NICE shake” proceeds to aggressively beat and shake the processor 😂
    I love it, you are all of us baking 😂💀

    • @momofourmonkeys
      @momofourmonkeys Před 4 lety +2

      Clarissa Zick 😂 honestly! That killed me🤣

  • @kashnirt
    @kashnirt Před 3 lety +1

    You're awesome! 🥰 I am having difficulties building meringue, now I know why! Thank you!
    Learned a lot from your vids keep it up!

  • @empathicjoe
    @empathicjoe Před rokem +1

    I really have to thank you! Your recipe and tips have tangent my macaron baking to a whole new level! Plus, these aren't overly sweet, like other recipes. You're a macaron savior!

    • @julia.mattei
      @julia.mattei Před 10 dny

      Thank you for commenting on this recipe not being overly sweet, that's what I was looking for!