Further interesting macaron bites

It is worth noting that a macaron is not the same as a macaroon.  Macarons are a Parisian light confectionery, usually filled with cream, jam or ganache.  They are available in a wide variety of flavours, colours and sizes.  They are meringue-based sweet, made from almond flower, egg whites and sugar.

Macaroons are simple biscuits made with large amounts of almond flour, more dense and don’t have the wide range of flavours available.

The appeal of the macaron

The appeal of the macaron is understandable to those who obsess about them as much as we do at Fondant & Chocolate.  However some people can’t understand how we can fall in love with a confectionary.

For us it was a matter of love at first sight when we first entered a Ladurée store in Paris, stoked full of macarons with a queue of people out the door (imagine, an orderly queue in Paris).  The bakery had an inviting glass display filled to the brim with colourful macarons both in pastel and bright colours.  The sight alone is enough to seduce curious foodies, but it takes a taste to convince you to join the ever growing macaron movement.

The macaron is essentially a blank canvas for chefs to explore the everlasting diversity of flavour.  No matter what your personal tastes are, there is likely to be a macaron with a flavour that you will enjoy.  From the classic fruit flavours like raspberry, strawberry, orange and lime to the nutty flavours of coconut, hazelnut, brazil nut and chocolate.  There are more adventurous flavours like earl grey, champagne, rose and jasmine.  Finally risky types like some of our clients in the Hertfordshire town of Watford macarons are enjoyed in some savoury flavours like sweet corn, garlic, pumpkin, bacon or truffle.