Not only is this black sesame macaron recipe delicious, it also makes Darth Vader-themed treats. Baked by food blogger Courtney from Fork to Belly, the macarons are an adapted version inspired by Beth Le Manach's YouTube tutorial and Bruno Albouze's instructions.
Perfect for Star Wars fans, the black sesame macaron recipe calls for tasty ingredients such as almond meal, powdered sugar, black sesame seeds, egg whites, cream of tartar, caster sugar and vanilla extract. The middle is a black sesame ganache, rounding out a non-traditional but extremely delicious macaron flavor.
This dessert reflects a love of bite-sized dessert, especially among female consumers, while also incorporating fandom and a pop culture classic. The nerdy baked goods also make a perfect present to give someone.
Intergalactic Macaron Flavors
Fork to Belly's Black Sesame Macaron Recipe is Out of This World
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