Foie Gras macaroon recipe

Discover a refined and festive recipe: Relais Gourmet macaroons filled with Foie Gras. Perfect for an elegant appetizer or an exceptional aperitif, these sweet and savory macaroons combine the sweetness of almonds with the creaminess of Foie Gras.

Ingredients for 20 macaroons

For the macaron shells :

• 150 g almond flour
• 150 g powdered sugar
• 55 g egg whites
• 30 g powdered sugar

For the Foie Gras garnish :

• 100 g Foie Gras
• 50 g fresh cream
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparing the macaroon shells

1. Preheat your oven to 150°C and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2. In a food processor, blend the almond flour and powdered sugar to a fine powder, then sift.
3. Beat egg whites until stiff, gradually adding powdered sugar until smooth and glossy.
4. Gently fold the stiffly beaten egg whites into the almond powder and powdered sugar mixture using a spatula, until the mixture is smooth.
5. Pour the mixture into a piping bag and form small discs on the baking sheet.
6. Leave to rest for 30 minutes to allow a crust to form.
7. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the shells are lightly browned.

Preparing the Foie Gras filling

1. In a bowl, blend the Relais Gourmet Foie Gras and crème fraîche until creamy.
2. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
3. Transfer the filling to a piping bag.

Assembling the macaroons

1. Once the shells have cooled, fill half of them with the Foie Gras cream.
2. Close with another shell and press lightly.
3. Refrigerate the macaroons for at least an hour before serving.

Tasting and food & wine pairing

To enhance these Foie Gras macaroons, serve with a sweet white wine such as Sauternes or Champagne brut, which will bring out the subtle flavors.

Discover also our gourmet gift sets combining Foie Gras and grands crusperfect for refined gifts or to enhance your festive table.

Ideal for end-of-year celebrations, receptions or a chic aperitif, these Relais Gourmet Foie Gras macaroons will delight lovers of refined gastronomy. Try this recipe and amaze your guests!

And for even more inspiration, explore our gourmet and elegant recipes on our Relais Gourmet website!