Ferrero Rocher Macarons with Nutella Ganache (No Rest French method)
These Ferrero Rocher Macarons with Nutella Ganache are an elegant and indulgent twist on the classic French macaron. Filled with a rich Nutella ganache and topped with Ferrero Rocher pieces, these macarons are a luxurious treat perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 day 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 macarons
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
50g egg whites, room temperature
40g granulated sugar
1/8 tsp cream of tartar
60g almond flour, sifted
45g powdered sugar, sifted
5g cocoa powder, sifted
Powder or gel brown food coloring (optional)
113g milk chocolate (⅔ cup)
37g Nutella (2 tbsp)
50g heavy cream (3 ½ tbsp)
2 tbsp butter
½ tsp hazelnut extract (optional)
37g chopped hazelnuts, toasted
42g milk chocolate, melted
2 Ferrero Rocher balls, chopped
1–2 1.5-inch sheets edible gold leaf (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 325°F (162°C), place a printed macaron template on your tray, and cover with silicone mats or parchment paper. Prepare a medium-large piping bag with a round tip or snipped end.
- For the Macaron Shells: Whisk the egg whites, granulated sugar, and cream of tartar to stiff peaks. In a separate bowl, mix sifted almond flour, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder. Fold the dry mixture into the meringue until it reaches a ribbon-like consistency. Pipe onto the prepared tray and bake for 15-20 minutes.
- For the Nutella Ganache: Microwave milk chocolate, Nutella, butter, and cream in 45-second intervals until smooth. Chill in the fridge for 15-20 minutes until thickened enough to pipe.
- For the Assembly: Once macaron shells are cool, dip the top shell in melted chocolate and sprinkle with toasted hazelnuts. Optionally, drizzle with chocolate and apply edible gold leaf. Pipe Nutella ganache onto the bottom shell, add Ferrero Rocher pieces, and top with the decorated shell.
- Final Touch: Allow the macarons to mature in the fridge for 24 hours for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different chocolate types (dark, white, ruby) for the ganache or topping.
Edible gold leaf is optional but adds an elegant touch.
Ensure macaron batter has the right consistency for smooth piping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
