Jocas' Peach Macarons with White Chocolate Ganache
JojoM
Delicate French macarons filled with a silky white chocolate ganache infused with fresh peach purée and peach essence inspired by my friend Jocas!
🍑 Jocas' Peach Macarons with White Chocolate Ganache
If you love the elegance of French patisserie and the juicy sweetness of summer peaches, these Peach Macarons with White Chocolate Ganache are for you! Inspired by my friend Jocas — a peach-lover and macaron fan through and through — this recipe balances the delicate texture of classic macaron shells with a silky white chocolate ganache, uplifted by fresh peach purée and a hint of peach essence. 🌸
Why You'll Love This Recipe 💕
- Fruity and Elegant: Real peach purée gives the ganache a beautiful flavor and natural aroma.
- Perfect for Summer: Light, refreshing, and gorgeously pastel — ideal for tea parties and gifting.
- Beginner-Friendly with Pro Tips: Whether you're new to macarons or not, the recipe includes tips to help you succeed.
🍑 The Peach Ganache Difference
While many fruity macarons rely on jam fillings or artificial flavors, this version uses real peach purée and an optional touch of peach essence to enhance its depth. Blending it into melted white chocolate and cream creates a silky-smooth ganache that pipes like a dream and sets beautifully inside each shell.
Want to intensify the fruity flair? Add a drop of orange blossom water like one of our commenters did — it pairs wonderfully with the peach!
🧁 Tips for Macaron Success
- Age Your Egg Whites: Letting egg whites sit uncovered in the fridge for a day or two gives you a more stable meringue.
- Rest Your Shells: Don’t skip the resting time — it helps form that iconic macaron “foot” and prevents cracks.
- Ripe Peaches = Better Flavor: If you’re using fresh fruit, go for ripe, sweet peaches. Alternatively, use high-quality canned peach halves blended and strained.
Whether you're baking for a special occasion or just want to spoil yourself with something fancy, these peach macarons will bring joy with every bite. They're sweet, fruity, and absolutely beautiful — just like summer should be. ☀️🍑
Ready to whisk up a batch? Grab your piping bag and let’s get baking!
Jocas' Peach Macarons with White Chocolate Ganache
JojoMDelicate French macarons filled with a silky white chocolate ganache infused with fresh peach purée and peach essence inspired by my friend Jocas!
Chef's Tips
Use ripe peaches or good-quality peach purée for best flavor.
Let piped macarons rest until a skin forms to prevent cracking.
Refrigerate filled macarons overnight to let flavors mature.
Tools Used
Piping Bag
Plain Nozzle
Stand Mixer
Oven
Sieve
Spatula
Hand Blender
Saucepan
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Ingredients
Macaron Shells
Peach Ganache
Instructions
Macaron Shells
- 1
Sift ground almonds through a fine mesh sieve to remove coarse pieces.
- 2
Sift icing sugar and mix thoroughly with almond flour; set aside.
- 3
In a clean bowl, whisk egg whites until foamy.
- 4
Gradually add caster sugar and beat until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- 5
Add gel food coloring if using; whip to incorporate.
- 6
Add the dry mixture to the meringue and fold using a spatula until batter flows in thick ribbons and slowly blends back in.
- 7
Transfer batter to a piping bag fitted with a round tip.
- 8
Pipe small circles onto parchment-lined baking trays.
- 9
Tap trays firmly to release air bubbles; pop bubbles with a toothpick if needed.
- 10
Let piped shells rest for 15–30 minutes at room temperature until a skin forms.
- 11
Preheat oven to 150°C (302°F).
- 12
Bake shells for about 15 minutes, rotating tray halfway if needed.
- 13
Let shells cool completely before removing from parchment.
Peach Ganache
- 1
Heat cream and peach purée together in a small saucepan until hot but not boiling.
- 2
Pour over chopped white chocolate; let sit 1–2 minutes.
- 3
Stir until smooth. Add peach essence and blend using a hand blender for a glossy finish.
- 4
Cover with cling film touching the surface and refrigerate until set.
Assembly
- 1
Spoon ganache into a piping bag fitted with a round tip.
- 2
Pipe onto half of the macaron shells.
- 3
Sandwich with the remaining shells and press gently.
- 4
Refrigerate overnight for best flavor and texture.
Comments & Reviews
Léa
7/13/2025
Lovely summer flavor — the peach comes through nicely!
Andre
7/13/2025
I added a drop of orange blossom water for extra depth — divine.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 macaron
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
