Lime and Basil Macaron
Pierre Hermé
A refreshing and aromatic macaron from Pierre Hermé, combining the intense flavors of lime and basil in a delicately balanced pastry.
Lime and Basil Macaron
Pierre HerméA refreshing and aromatic macaron from Pierre Hermé, combining the intense flavors of lime and basil in a delicately balanced pastry.
Chef's Tips
Blend basil leaves very finely to avoid bitterness.
Rigid temperature control is essential for basil juice and lime cream.
Rest piped shells until a skin forms for best macaron texture.
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Ingredients
Macaron Shells
Basil Juice
Lime and Basil Cream
Instructions
Prepare Lime and Basil Cream (Day Before)
- 1
Rinse basil leaves, blanch in boiling water for 5 minutes, then shock in ice water.
- 2
Boil sugar and water, let cool to 60°C, then blend with basil and strain.
- 3
Soak gelatine in cold water for 15 minutes.
- 4
Over a bain-marie, whisk eggs, sugar, lime zest, and basil juice to 83–84°C.
- 5
Strain and stir in gelatine, blend with hand blender for 10 minutes.
- 6
Add ground almonds, cool, then chill with clingfilm touching surface overnight.
Make Macaron Shells
- 1
Sift ground almonds and icing sugar together.
- 2
Color first egg white portion with food coloring and pour over almond mixture.
- 3
Boil water and sugar to 118°C; start whisking second egg white portion at 115°C to soft peaks.
- 4
Pour syrup over whites, whisk to 50°C, then fold into almond mixture.
- 5
Pipe 3.5cm rounds on parchment-lined trays, spaced 2cm apart.
- 6
Rap trays, rest for 30 minutes to form a skin.
- 7
Bake in fan oven at 180°C for 12 minutes, quickly opening and closing door twice.
- 8
Slide shells off trays to cool.
Assemble the Macarons
- 1
Stir chilled lime and basil cream gently and pipe a mound onto half of the shells.
- 2
Top with remaining shells and refrigerate for 24 hours.
- 3
Bring to room temperature 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 macaron
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
