Macaron Jardin d'Eden (Vanilla and Basil)
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A perfect marriage of large-leaf green basil and a house blend of vanilla from Madagascar, Tahiti, and Mexico, creating a delicate, fragrant macaron.
Macaron Jardin d'Eden (Vanilla and Basil)
UnknownA perfect marriage of large-leaf green basil and a house blend of vanilla from Madagascar, Tahiti, and Mexico, creating a delicate, fragrant macaron.
Chef's Tips
Prepare the basil-scented sugar two days in advance.
Allow macarons to mature for 24 hours in the fridge before serving.
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Ingredients
Basil-Scented Crystallized Sugar
Vanilla Macaron Shells
Plain Macaron Shells
Vanilla and Basil Cream
Instructions
Prepare Basil-Scented Sugar (2 Days Before)
- 1
Preheat oven to 50°C (122°F).
- 2
Wash, dry, and tear the basil leaves.
- 3
Blend basil with crystallized sugar.
- 4
Spread the mixture on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 5
Dry in the oven overnight.
Prepare Vanilla Macaron Shells (1 Day Before)
- 1
Sift icing sugar, almond flour, and vanilla powder together.
- 2
Add 55 g egg whites without mixing.
- 3
Cook water and sugar to 118°C; start whipping the remaining 55 g egg whites at 115°C.
- 4
Pour syrup over the whipped whites and cool to 50°C.
- 5
Fold meringue into the dry ingredients.
- 6
Pipe 3.5 cm rounds onto lined baking sheets.
- 7
Tap sheets to flatten slightly and sprinkle lightly with basil sugar.
- 8
Dry shells for 30 minutes.
Prepare Plain Macaron Shells
- 1
Repeat the same process without the vanilla powder.
Bake the Macarons
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C (356°F) with fan.
- 2
Bake for 12 minutes, opening the door twice briefly.
- 3
Cool the shells on the counter.
Prepare Vanilla and Basil Cream
- 1
Tear basil leaves and scrape vanilla seeds.
- 2
Infuse basil and vanilla into heated cream for 30 minutes.
- 3
Melt white chocolate to 45–50°C.
- 4
Reheat cream, mix into chocolate gradually, and blend for smoothness.
- 5
Chill for 6 hours with plastic wrap directly on the surface.
Assemble the Macarons
- 1
Pipe vanilla-basil cream onto the vanilla macaron shells.
- 2
Sandwich with plain macaron shells.
- 3
Refrigerate for 24 hours; 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.
