French macarons are just as beautiful as they are delicious. But are they gluten-free? Read on to find out.
Macarons are colorful, flavorful, dainty, and oh so photogenic. These Parisian pastries have swept the U.S. since the early 2010’s. But is this sweet treat gluten-free?
Do your macarons contain dairy? Almost always Yes. Most of our macarons are filled with buttercream, ganache or caramel, all of which contain dairy.
What Are French Macarons?
French macarons (not to be confused with coconut macaroon cookies) are delightful, colorful little cookies made by sandwiching a creamy filling between two crisp almond meringue wafers.
Macarons as we know them today are rumored to have been invented by pastry chef Pierre Desfontaines of the renowned Parisian bakery Laduree in the 1930’s. Macarons took off in Paris but didn’t become popular in the U.S. until the 2010’s. Today, Maison Laduree has 13 locations in the U.S., and other macaron bakeries have sprung up all over the country.
Macarons can be quite finicky for the home chef. Ingredients must be sifted and measured precisely, and egg whites aged at room temperature and whipped just the right amount of time (until stiff peaks are formed), for the cookies to come out as desired.
Macarons should be rounded and smooth, with ruffled “feet” at the base. The shells should be light and crisp, but not hollow, with a slightly chewy texture. Of course, the oven temperature must heat the cookie sheet evenly, and you’ll definitely need to watch out for air bubbles.
Are All Macarons Gluten Free?
Most macarons are gluten-free cookies. They are made using almond flour (which is naturally gluten-free) as a main ingredient rather than gluten-containing wheat flour.
Macarons can have all kinds of unique fillings. If a particular flavor includes gluten, then the macaron will not be gluten-free, but this is unusual.
Of course, always check the packaging or ask the bakery if all of their macarons are gluten-free before consuming.
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FAQ
Do macaroons contain dairy?
Are macarons vegan friendly?
What are macarons made of?
Do macarons contain butter?
Are macarons dairy-free?
Macarons are generally made with dairy, so if you also are following a dairy-free diet, you may want to try to find a recipe and try your hand at making your own at home or using a service like Pastreez to get dairy-free macarons delivered to your home.
Is macaroni healthy to eat?
Macaroni made with refined flour is unhealthy but if it is made with whole grains can be a better choice. Whole grain pasta is lower in calories and carbohydrates, high in fiber and most micronutrients. Refined pasta is higher in calories and lower in fiber. This may increase risk of heart disease, high blood sugar and insulin resistance.
Are macarons dairy free?
Macarons are not dairy-free. Dairy is introduced to a macaron in the form of butter and milk from the buttercream. If you were making your own macarons at home, you could opt to make a dairy-free filling instead of using real butter and milk. The meringue shells in macarons are dairy-free. Are macarons vegan?
Are macarons vegan?
For the most part, macarons are not vegan. The main reason is that they contain dairy in the filling, particularly between two meringue shells. In addition to that, they have egg whites in the meringue cookies. Additionally, the standard recipe for macarons calls for egg white. However, several macarons do not have egg white on the market.