When I first tackled macarons, back in 2012, they’d just taken over from the cupcake as the patisserie du jour – from the glossy American teen TV series Gossip Girl to French branches of McDonald’s, these brightly coloured little meringue sandwiches seemed to be everywhere. These days, they feel rather special again, especially if you’ve wielded the piping bag yourself.
Prep 40 min
Cook 15 min
Makes About 10
