Deeba, one part of the amazing MacTweets diva duo. Not only did she come up with a tree nut free macaron, but also peanut free. Incredible! A full list of tree nut/all nut free macaron guest posts you will find at the bottom of this post. Like a little kid I have followed around MacTweets intrigued. In anticipation, wishing to participate in the next challenge, but I haven't, yet! So no wonder I am so excited to have Deeba on board, as my fourth guest in this series, giving us not only these black sesame beauties but also a glimpse into the world. What incredible Macs, food styling and photography, all an art form!
Unplanned in every sense of the word, quite like a premature baby that arrives without warning, since the feet were here, it was time for the filling. Just the 'get up and go' I needed for MacTweets dear Shulie, thank you! The filling was going to have some red to go with the teapot, and that red came from cherries.
The filling was going to have fruit which is part of our theme for the month at MacTweets, and I picked red cherries!
Recipe: Black Sesame Macarons with Cherry Chocolate Ganache
Summary: Tree nut free, black sesame seed macarons sandwiched together with a deep dark cherry chocolate ganche. {Gluten free cookies}
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
• 1/4 cup black sesame seeds
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg white {about 28-30gms, room temperature}
• 1/2 tsp egg white powder
• 2 1/2 tbsp sugar
Method:
1. Run the sesame seeds and 1/2 cup sugar in blender, in short pulses, until powdered {Thermomix: Turbo 1-2 seconds, 3-4 times}
2. Beat the egg white with the egg white powder until foamy, add the 2.5 tbsp sugar and beat till it holds firm peaks
3. Add the sesame -sugar powder and fold until you get a lava like consistency.
4. Pipe out on parchment paper.
5. Rest for 15 minutes
6. Bake at 140C for 12-13 minutes / until the tops are firm to touch.
7. Sandwich with fresh cherry chocolate ganache. {Recipe follows}
Filling:
• 100gm dark chocolate
• 40ml low fat cream
• 10-15 fresh cherries, pitted, chopped
• 1/2 tsp balsamic vinegar
Method:
1. Place chocolate and cream in saucepan and simmer gently until the chocolate melts. Add balsamic vinegar and stir until mixed.
2. Add the cherries and cook briefly for 30 seconds
3. Remove from heat, stir until smooth and shiny,and allow to cool.
4. Use immersion blender to roughly blend the filling.
5. Cool, chill until you get a firm consistency and sandwich the macarons.
Tree Nut Free Macaron Series:
1. Mocharons, Chocolate-Coffee Macarons with White Chocolate Ganache by The Daily Palette.
2. Pumpkin Seed and Matcha Macarons with Coconut, Dark Chocolate Ganache by Brave Tart.
3. Cocoa nib Macarons with peanut butter ganache by eat.live.travel.write.
4. French Fridays: Peanut Macarons with Cacao Nibs by The daily Palette.
5. Black Sesame Macarons with Cherry Chocolate Ganache by Passionate about Baking.
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