French macaroon
Meringue-based petit four
A French macaroon is a delicate sandwich cookie made from almond flour, egg whites, and sugar, with two crisp, slightly chewy rounds joined by a flavored filling—typically ganache, buttercream, or jam.
Distinguished from the denser, coconut-based American macaroon, French macaroons come in countless colors and flavors: The bakery displayed rows of pastel French macaroons.
- almondEdible tree nut
- meringueBaked whipped whites
- Italian meringueSugar syrup-based whipped whites
- patisserieFrench pastry shop
- ganacheChocolate-cream confection blend
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