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Step-by-step instructional video on how to make macarons

Macarons are a little French dessert, which primarily consists of meringue combined with almond flour and icing sugar. It is flavoured with essence, coloured with powder and sandwiched together with a filling (usually ganache but sometimes buttercream, curd, Nutella or even preserves).

In the video below I demonstrate how to make macarons, using a hot method recipe, and navigate the intricacies of perfecting these little meringue-like biscuits.

I hope you enjoy watching it as much as I've enjoyed making it.

Happy Baking,

Imtithaal



If you enjoyed watching this video then I recommend reading my review of the Lindt Chocolate Studio’s The Art of Macaron making  Masterclass, which I attended and where my passion for perfecting macarons started.

You might also enjoy my instructional videos on how to make a Chocolate Chiffon Cake and the Red Velvet Cupcakes that have become my signature dessert.
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Location: Cape Town, South Africa

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  1. UnknownNovember 25, 2013 8:51 PM

    So cool! Gordon ramsay stuff right here. I wish my mom made me treats like this...

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    1. Imtithaal DawoodNovember 26, 2013 11:23 AM

      Thanks Taariq :) Glad you enjoyed watching it. Tell your mom to watch it too and perhaps she'll make you some...

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  2. SharonNovember 26, 2013 10:28 AM

    What a stunning video Imtithaal. I really enjoyed this visual take of you baking macaroons. They taste AWESOME ! Looking forward to viewing many more videos. Well done, am so proud of you ! <3

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    1. Imtithaal DawoodNovember 26, 2013 11:24 AM

      Thank you Sharon! I appreciate your encouragement. I'm glad you enjoyed watching the video and the taste-test :)

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