Creamy and Crispy Macaroon Recipe
How to Make
- 1.
Preheat your oven to 180 °C. Line or grease a baking tray.
- 2.
In a bowl, whisk together maida, cornflour, baking powder, and salt.
- 3.
In another bowl, mash Britannia The Laughing Cow Cheese until smooth. Add milk, melted butter, grated cheese, pepper, and herbs. Mix well.
- 4.
Combine wet and dry mixes until a sticky, cheesy dough forms.
- 5.
Scoop spoonfuls onto the tray, leaving space for puffing.
- 6.
Bake for 15–18 minutes until the tops are lightly golden and the bases are crisp. Cool for 5 minutes before tucking in.
Fun Facts About Macaroons
- Macaroons have deep European roots—they first appeared in Italian monasteries as early as the 8th century. Later, they made their way to France, where they were embraced and reimagined into various versions over time.
- The "Macaroon Sisters" of Nancy, France, made the treat famous during the French Revolution. These two nuns began selling macaroons to support themselves, and their version became so loved that it’s still celebrated today.
- Today’s macaroons evolved from simple to special. Originally just single almond cookies, they gradually turned into sandwich-style delights filled with creams, jams, or ganache—what we now call French macarons.