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Matcha-Macaron Ice Cream Sandwiches
Yields:
1
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs
The French macaron is a simple cookie made with almonds, sugar, and egg whites. The recipe here includes green tea powder (matcha), which gives it a delightful flavor. Layer store-bought green-tea and vanilla ice creams for refreshing ice cream sandwiches.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup ground almonds (see Note)
- 2 Tbsp. ground almonds
- 1 1/2 tsp. matcha powder (instant green tea powder; see Note)
- 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 4 large egg whites
- tsp. pure almond extract
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 pt. green tea ice cream
- 1 pt. vanilla ice cream
Directions
- Step 1Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F and position racks in the upper and lower thirds. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. In a food processor, combine the ground almonds with the matcha powder and confectioners' sugar and process until fine. Add 2 of the egg whites and the almond extract and process to a paste. Scrape the paste into a large bowl.
- Step 2In a small saucepan, combine the granulated sugar with the water and cook over moderately high heat until the syrup reaches 225 degrees F (soft ball stage) on a candy thermometer. Meanwhile, in the bowl of a standing electric mixer fitted with the whisk, beat the remaining 2 egg whites until soft peaks form. With the machine at medium-high speed, gradually drizzle in the hot sugar syrup and beat the meringue until it is stiff, glossy, and just warm to the touch, about 4 minutes. Using a large rubber spatula, fold the meringue into the matcha-almond paste until no streaks remain.
- Step 3Spoon the meringue into a pastry bag fitted with a 3/4-inch round tip. Pipe about ten 2 1/2-inch rounds of the meringue onto each of the prepared baking sheets. Using a moistened fingertip, carefully smooth the tops. Let the macarons stand uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes; this will make the surfaces shiny and crisp.
- Step 4Bake the macarons for 30 minutes, until the tops and bottoms are dry and crisp; shift the baking sheets from top to bottom and front to back halfway through baking. Prop the oven door open several inches and let the macarons cool completely.
- Step 5Working in batches, scoop 10 scant 2-tablespoon mounds of each ice cream onto a sheet of wax paper. Using a spatula, lightly flatten the ice cream and sandwich a scoop each of vanilla and green tea ice cream between 2 macarons; press very lightly to close. Serve right away. Looking for more dessert ideas? Check out our homemade chocolate chip cookie recipes, apple pie recipes, and chocolate cake recipes.
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