J'aime le macaron - Raspberry Pistachio Macaron

This is my first time ever make macaron with 2 flavour and colour together, even though it a bit extra work to do to create these beautiful bicolour macaron. I still think it worth my time for it. This macaron idea was inspired by Pierre Hermé’s book “Macarons”, this book has listed some most of his signature macaron such as chocolate, pistachio and rose etc. Also there are some unique flavour created by Pierre Hermé which had really broaden my definition of macaron such as olive, foie gras, pickled & tomato etc. which I wish I’m able to make those one day.

When I was in Paris last year May, I’m lucky enough to have a chance to try all 3 of most popular patisserie Ladurée, Pierre Hermé and Angelina. The only thing I regret is that I don’t have time to try more.

In Pierre Hermé’s book “Macaron” use the Italian meringue method but because I need to make 2 batches for different colour so I changed it and use French meringue instead. When it comes to colour your macaron, I strongly recommended using food colour gel instead normal liquid food colouring, as the liquid food colour might ruin your macaron and I can tell you first hand bad experience I had. Therefore I had bought the food colour gel at some cake decoration shop and now I can make more colourful macaron.

J'aime le macaron – Pistachio Macaron

When I first start baking. I always thought macaron is really hard to make, but never let these beautiful little sweet trick you. It is true that macaron need some special care when you making them, but trust me it is totally worth when you see these cute macaron shell form a pretty skirt/fleet like those elegant Persian lace.

To be honest, before I tried my very first macaron I always though it was just sweet and sweet. But after I tried my first macaron in Paris, I just get addicted with it. I still remember my first one is Greentea & black sesame from Pierre Hermé, it was still sweet but in these little macaron you can taste the bitter of green tea and aroma of black sesame spread all over your mouth. After that I tried Jasmine, Pistachio, Hazelnut and my favorite Ispahan.