Macaron of 25-Year-Old Aceto Balsamico di Modena
Pierre Hermé
A refined macaron recipe by Pierre Hermé using 25-year-old traditional balsamic vinegar from Modena for a uniquely luxurious flavor experience.
Macaron of 25-Year-Old Aceto Balsamico di Modena
Pierre HerméA refined macaron recipe by Pierre Hermé using 25-year-old traditional balsamic vinegar from Modena for a uniquely luxurious flavor experience.
Chef's Tips
Use only traditional balsamic vinegar aged 12–25 years for an authentic flavor.
Rap baking trays on the surface to eliminate air bubbles.
Let the macarons mature for 24 hours in the fridge for the best texture.
Tools Used
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Ingredients
Macaron Shells
Balsamic Ganache
Instructions
Make the Macaron Shells
- 1
Sift together the icing sugar and ground almonds.
- 2
Melt the cacao pâte at 50°C over simmering water.
- 3
Mix food coloring into the first portion of liquefied egg whites and pour over almond-sugar mix. Do not stir.
- 4
Bring water and caster sugar to a boil until 118°C. Begin whisking the second egg white portion at 115°C.
- 5
Once syrup reaches 118°C, pour over whipped egg whites and continue whisking to 50°C.
- 6
Fold meringue into almond mixture, including melted cacao pâte.
- 7
Pipe 3.5 cm rounds on lined baking trays, 2 cm apart.
- 8
Rap trays against counter and let stand for at least 30 minutes until skin forms.
- 9
Preheat oven to 180°C. Bake for 12 minutes, opening and closing the oven door quickly twice during baking.
- 10
Remove and let cool.
Make the Ganache
- 1
Bring cream to a boil.
- 2
Pour over chopped white chocolate.
- 3
Add balsamic vinegar and blend for 2 minutes with a hand blender.
- 4
Transfer ganache to a dish, press clingfilm on surface, and refrigerate until thickened.
Assemble the Macarons
- 1
Spoon ganache into a piping bag with a plain nozzle.
- 2
Pipe a mound of ganache on half the shells and top with remaining shells.
- 3
Refrigerate assembled macarons for 24 hours.
- 4
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.
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