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Pina Colada Macarons

Tropical Pina Colada Macarons to Sweeten Your Day

Indulge in Pina Colada Macarons for a tropical escape in dessert form.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Cooling Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 48 minutes
Servings: 12 macarons
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Shells
  • 125 grams Almond Flour Essential for authentic macaron texture
  • 225 grams Powdered Sugar Sift with almond flour to prevent lumps
  • 110 grams Egg Whites Use room temperature for better beating
  • 30 grams Granulated Sugar Add gradually while whipping egg whites
For the Coconut Cream Ganache
  • 200 grams Coconut Cream Can substitute with heavy cream
  • 100 grams White Chocolate Opt for high-quality chocolate
  • 60 grams Glucose Syrup Can be substituted with corn syrup
  • 30 grams Butter Use unsalted for better control over salt levels
  • 30 ml Coconut Rum Provides authentic Pina Colada flavor
For the Pineapple Confit
  • 250 grams Pineapple Puree Fresh or canned options work well
  • 100 grams Granulated Sugar Sweetens and thickens the confit
  • 10 grams Pectin NH Standard pectin can be used if unavailable
  • 5 grams Citric Acid Can be replaced with lemon juice

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • piping bag
  • saucepan
  • whisk
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Coconut Cream Ganache Preparation
  1. Gently warm the coconut cream and glucose syrup over low heat until just steaming. Remove from heat, pour over chopped white chocolate, let sit for 5 minutes, then whisk until smooth. Refrigerate for 6-8 hours to set.
Pineapple Confit Preparation
  1. Whisk granulated sugar and pectin in a saucepan. Combine with warmed pineapple puree over medium heat. Bring to a gentle boil while stirring and add citric acid. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened, then cool in a container.
Macaron Shells Preparation
  1. Sift almond flour and powdered sugar. Whip room-temperature egg whites until frothy, gradually adding granulated sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold in dry ingredients until no streaks remain.
Pipe and Rest Shells
  1. Pipe even circles of macaron batter onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Tap sheets to release air bubbles. Let rest for 30-60 minutes until a skin forms.
Bake Shells
  1. Preheat oven to 315°F (160°C). Bake shells for 15-18 minutes until firm and feet develop. Cool completely on baking sheets.
Assemble Macarons
  1. Pair up cooled shells, pipe ganache on one, add pineapple confit, and sandwich with another shell. Refrigerate assembled macarons for 10-12 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 15mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure all bowls and tools are completely grease-free for stable meringue. Allow macarons to chill for enhanced flavors.

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