Coconut Macarons

Hello friends! Let’s make Coconut Macarons today! Filled with Coconut White Chocolate Ganache, made with coconut cream. These Macarons taste like coconut heaven, and I can’t get enough of them! Make sure to watch the video to see how I made these macarons!

I have a video coming for these macarons, I couldn’t get it in time for today, because I was having some issues with my software, but I will upload it here on the blog and on my Youtube channel as soon as I am done editing it. Here is the video! Enjoy!

To make these Coconut Macarons, I have used the French method. I have over 70 macaron recipes on my blog, and the great majority are made with the Swiss method, which continues to be my favorite.

However, lately I’ve decided to publish a French method recipe which I’ve had a lot of success with. This macaron recipe produces full shells, it’s relatively easier to make than the Swiss method (less steps), and some bakers really love the French method.

A couple of weeks ago I posted this recipe for the first time (St. Patrick’s Day Macarons with Guiness ganache filling), and since then I have only reduced the amount of cornstarch added to the batter by 3 grams. But the rest remains the same.

And that’s the thing with macarons. You have to keep experimenting, and trying to find your groove. I always experiment with different temperatures, methods, and techniques, because making macarons can be a rollercoaster.

Somedays, you can just nail the whole thing. And then you can try to do it again the next day, and swear that you did everything the same as the day you succeeded, but the results will show different.

And the “mistake” could have been simply the way you folded the batter, or how humid the kitchen was, or how long you’ve rested the macarons. The thing is that as you keep baking them, you will start to see patterns, and you will begin to connect the dots, and be able to find your bliss, the method, and the techniques that work best for you!

What I am trying to say is: don’t give up. Keep practicing. And send me a message on instagram or email if you have any questions. I might be able to help, and it is better if you have a picture to show, if the question is about troubleshooting.

These shells were filled with Coconut White Chocolate Ganache, which I made with coconut cream and white chocolate.

Please make absolute sure you are using good quality white chocolate for these Coconut Macarons.

Most white chocolate chips you find at the store just won’t work, because they don’t contain much cocoa butter in them, if any at all. You are looking for white chocolate that contains over 20% of cocoa butter.

The white chocolate baking bars will usually work, or anything by Callebaut, which you can find online, or on Amazon. I actually do use white chocolate chips, but from Callebaut, and they have 28% cocoa butter in them! Pure deliciousness!

Also, make sure the coconut if finely ground, that will help to pipe the filling in the macarons without clogging up the piping tip.

If you need any assistance or inspiration in your macaron baking journey, I have over 70 macaron recipes (maybe even more by the time you read this), with different macaron flavors and fillings.

On my posts you can find many tips, and also on my Youtube videos.

And please read my Vegan Matcha Macarons post, because I explain why you really really need an oven thermometer when making macarons (doesn’t matter if you are making vegan or non-vegan macarons).

And here are some suggestions of macaron recipes and ideas you might like:

• Samoa Macarons
• White Chocolate Macadamia Macarons
• Oreo Macarons
• Earl Grey Macarons
• Chai Macarons
• Raspberry White Chocolate Macarons
• Caramelized White Chocolate Macarons
• Blood Orange Macarons
• Nutella Macarons
• German Chocolate Macarons
• Caramel Popcorn Macarons
• Banoffee Macarons
• Dulce de Leche Pecan Macarons

Thanks for reading, don’t forget to watch the video located on this page or on Youtube. I hope you loved today’s Coconut Macarons, if you make this recipe tag me on instagram! I love to see your creations!

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Coconut Macarons

Coconut Macarons filled with Coconut White Chocolate Ganache, using the French Method. They are dreamy! Topped with white chocolate and toasted coconut flakes.

Course Dessert

Cuisine French

Keyword coconut, macarons

Prep Time 50 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes

Servings 20 macarons

Calories 150 kcal

Author camila

Ingredients

French Method Shells

• 100 grams almond flour 3.5 oz
• 100 grams powdered sugar 3.5 oz
• 6 grams cornstarch 0.2 oz
• 77 grams egg whites 2.7 oz
• 70 grams granulated sugar 2.4 oz
• Gel food coloring I used a drop of purple and a drop of blue

Coconut White Chocolate Ganache

• 200 grams chopped white chocolate* 7 oz
• 85 grams coconut cream 3 oz
• 113 grams coconut flakes 4 oz

To assemble

• 113 grams white chocolate 4 oz
• 1/4 cup toasted coconut flakes

Instructions

French Method Shells

1. Pre-heat the oven to 315ºF.
2. Before you start, get the ingredients and materials ready.
3. Prepare a large piping bag fitted with a round tip.
4. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mat.
5. I use a silicone mat that already comes with a template to pipe the macarons. You can make your own template or print from the internet, and place it under the parchment paper or blank silicone mat.
6. Measure out all of the ingredients.
7. Sift the almond flour, powdered sugar, and cornstarch together. Set aside.
8. Place the egg whites in the bowl of an electric mixer.
9. With the whisk attachment, begin to whip the egg whites on low speed for about 30 seconds, until they start to foam up.
10. Raise the speed to medium and whip for another minute, until the egg whites begin to look white in color and start to increase in volume.

11. At this point, start to gradually add the granulated sugar.

12. Raise the speed to high, and whip for a few minutes until you reach stiff peaks. I can’t recommend how long exactly to whip the egg whites for, this will vary greatly depending on the mixer you are using.
13. Once the whites are glossy, you see the whisk of the mixer forming streaks in the meringue, you might be done whipping.
14. The stiff egg whites should have pointy peaks shooting right up, with maybe a slight very small bent at the top.
15. Add the food coloring to the meringue. Also pour in the sifted dry ingredients.
16. Begin folding the batter with a spatula, in a J letter motion. This is called the macaronage.
17. It’s time to stop folding when the batter looks glossy, and has a thick but flowing consistency.
18. How to know when to stop folding the batter.
19. First, pick up some batter with the spatula and begin to draw a figure 8 with the batter that is dripping off the spatula.
20. If you can form several figure 8s with the spatula without the batter breaking up, it might be time to stop folding.
21. There’s another test I like to perform, I call it the Teaspoon test.
22. Grab a teaspoon full of batter and spoon onto the parchment paper or silicone mat. Give the baking sheet a little tap against the counter, and wait 1 minute. Watch how the batter behaves.
23. If the batter spreads out slightly, but becomes smooth on top, it might be time to stop folding.
24. If the spoonful of batter still has a peak on top, and hasn’t spread out too much, the batter needs to be folded a bit longer. In that case, fold it about 3 more times, and test again.
25. You don’t want the batter to be too runny either. Be careful not to over mix. It’s always best to under mix, and keep testing until you achieve the proper consistency, but once you over mix, there’s no way of going back.
26. This is the most important part about making macarons in my opinion. The best way I can describe this stage being perfect is when you hold the spatula with batter on top of the bowl and the batter falls off the spatula slowly but effortlessly. The batter will keep flowing off the spatula non-stop, but not too quickly.
27. Pour the batter in the piping bag.
28. Place the piping bag directly 90 degrees over the center of each macaron template. Apply equal pressure and carefully pipe for about 3 seconds, and then quickly pull the bag up twisting slightly.
29. Once you’ve piped as many circles as you could, bang the trays against the counter a few times each. This will release air bubbles that are in the batter and prevent your macaron shells from cracking.
30. Use a toothpick to pop any air bubbles in the surface of the shells.
31. With this method, you don’t need to rest the batter. You can immediately start baking, one tray at a time.
32. I like to rotate my tray every 5 minutes, to ensure even baking.
33. Each tray should be baked from 15 to 17 minutes. It might vary according to your oven.
34. Always make sure to have an oven thermometer in place. This might be the most important thing about making macarons!
35. When baked the macarons will have a deeper color, will have formed feed. If you touch a macaron, it shouldn’t feel jiggly. If the macaron is still jiggly, keep baking for another minute or so, and test again.
36. Remove the tray from the oven, and bake the next tray.
37. Let the macarons cool down completely before removing them from the silicone mat, or parchment paper.

Coconut White Chocolate Ganache

1. Chop the chocolate into very small pieces. Place it in a bowl.
2. Heat the coconut cream until it almost comes to a boil.
3. Pour over the chopped chocolate.
4. Let it sit for a minute.
5. Whisk the mixture together until the chocolate has melted completely.
6. If the chocolate is not melting and you still see little chunks of chocolate in the ganache, microwave the bowl for 5 second intervals, whisking in between, until all the chocolate has melted.
7. Add coconut flakes to the mixture and stir to combine.
8. Place the ganache in the fridge for about 40 minutes, until it cools down completely and firms up. Don’t leave it in the fridge too long or it might become too hard to pipe. Piping will be easier if the coconut flakes are finely shredded, as opposed to large coconut flakes which might clog up the piping tip.

To assemble

1. This part if entirely optional. Melt the 4 oz of white chocolate in the microwave. Dip the top of some shells in the white chocolate. Then sprinkle with toasted coconut flakes. You want to do this with half of the shells, since the other half will serve as the bottom of the macaron sandwich.
2. Place the ganache in a piping bag fitted with a small piping tip.
3. Pipe a small amount of ganache on the bottom shells. Top with a chocolate dipped shell.

Storage

1. Store these macarons in the fridge for 4 to 7 days, or in the freezer for 1 to 2 months.

Recipe Notes

*Oven temperature: This is a very delicate and quite personal number. It varies from oven to oven, and even from batter to batter. I recommend you test your oven to find out the optimal temperature to bake your macarons in.

*Whipping time: While I do write down a basic recommendation for how long to whip the egg whites in each speed, you should take note that the times might be different for you and will vary depending on your mixer.

*Macaronage time: Also, I do recommend folding the batter for about 5 minutes, however, have in mind that this will depend on how you actually fold the batter, on the consistency of the meringue. Always look for the cues I offer concerning what the batter is supposed to look like. *Oven thermometer: ALWAYS, I repeat, always! have an oven thermometer in your oven to monitor the temperature. Home ovens are almost always inaccurate, and just a few degrees variation can make a complete difference in your macarons.

*Make sure you are using very good quality white chocolate. White chocolate chips bought at the store are usually not considered actual white chocolate, because they don’t have the minimum required amount of 20% of cocoa butter. Look for white chocolate with a larger amount than 20% of cocoa butter.

Nutrition Facts

Coconut Macarons

Amount Per Serving (1 macaron)

Calories 150

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.