Inspired by Lenôtre

Elegant French-style macarons with coffee-flavored white chocolate ganache. A simplified take on Lenôtre’s classic, combining aged egg white shells with a modern coffee twist.
Elevate your macaron game with these elegant Coffee Macarons, inspired by the refined French style of Lenôtre. Featuring crisp almond meringue shells and a silky coffee-infused white chocolate ganache, this recipe is a perfect treat for coffee lovers and patisserie enthusiasts alike.
These macarons are all about balance: the sweetness of white chocolate mellowed by a bold espresso kick, encased in delicate, slightly chewy shells made with aged egg whites. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting with macarons, this recipe simplifies the traditional technique while delivering bakery-level results.
Macarons are known to be finicky, but a few pro tips will get you consistent results:
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Let them mature in the fridge for 24 hours—you’ll be rewarded with a texture and flavor that melds perfectly.
So, grab your stand mixer, piping bag, and a shot of espresso for yourself—it’s time to bake something special. 💛
Elegant French-style macarons with coffee-flavored white chocolate ganache. A simplified take on Lenôtre’s classic, combining aged egg white shells with a modern coffee twist.

Use aged egg whites for better macaron stability.
Let macaron shells rest before baking to avoid cracking.
Infuse ganache while cream is hot to preserve delicate coffee aroma.
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Sift almond flour to remove coarse pieces.
Sift icing sugar and combine with almond flour. Set aside.
Whip egg whites until foamy.
Gradually add caster sugar, continuing to whip to stiff glossy peaks.
Add gel food coloring if using, and whip briefly to combine.
Fold the dry mixture into the meringue with a spatula.
Mix until the batter flows in thick ribbons and slowly reincorporates into itself.
Pipe small rounds onto parchment-lined trays using a piping bag with a round tip.
Tap trays firmly to release air bubbles and use a toothpick to pop any remaining.
Rest the shells at room temperature for 15–30 minutes until a skin forms.
Preheat oven to 150°C (302°F).
Bake for 15 minutes, rotating trays halfway if needed.
Cool completely before removing from parchment.
Heat double cream in a small saucepan until steaming.
Stir in instant coffee powder until fully dissolved.
Remove from heat, add white chocolate, and let sit 1 minute.
Stir until smooth. Add coffee essence if using.
Let cool until thick enough to pipe.
Match up similar-sized shells.
Pipe ganache onto one shell and sandwich with another.
Chill macarons for 24 hours to mature. Bring to room temperature before serving.
7/13/2025
Great simplified recipe—easy to follow and really elegant results.
7/13/2025
Loved the white chocolate and coffee combo! Super smooth ganache and crisp shells.
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Serving Size: 1 macaron
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