How to store macaroons? : Current Woman Le MAG

Did you buy macarons or perhaps you made them yourself thanks to our recipes? You would like to keep a few to taste them later. Here is how to keep the macarons to keep them fresh, their flavors and not risk getting sick from gluttony.

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When to eat macaroons?

It all depends on whether you made them or bought them. In the second case, the macaroons are to be tasted as quickly as you want. You do not need to leave the shop as you can already savor the crunch and the sweetness of this small pastry shop. On the other hand, if they are of your own making, you will have to be patient. It is recommended to keep them in the refrigerator between 24 and 48 hours to let all the flavors reveal themselves. Place them in a cool place in an open container and let the ganache soak in the shells.

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How to store the macaroons and for how long?

Once made or purchased, your macaroons can be kept in the refrigerator. If you are on vacation and you are going to buy some from a famous pastry chef, you will have to put them in the fridge before and after the trip to prevent them from being damaged. Prefer the middle shelf to keep them at a temperature between 4 and 6 ° C. They must be kept cool in an airtight container to prevent them from encountering their worst enemy: humidity, and mixing with other odors. They keep for 4 to 5 days. Up to 10 if no egg has entered the preparation. Remember to take them out an hour before in order to taste them at an optimal temperature for texture and flavors.

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Can we freeze macaroons?

The answer is Yes. Both empty shells and macaroons with their ganache can be stored in the freezer. If you have made more cockles than ganaches, you can perfectly put them in the freezer. To do this, let them cool and then put them in the cold for a few hours. Take them out and put them in an airtight container before putting them back in the freezer. When you need it, all you have to do is take them out, let them thaw and fill them with ganache for a quick dessert. In this way, the hulls will keep for several months without deteriorating. As for the ready-made macaroons, just put them in the freezer in a tightly closed box. In this way, they keep for a month. After this time, the ganache may not be as fresh as when it started. You will need to put them in the fridge to thaw once you are ready to eat them. The great pastry chefs will advise against this method, which can alter the taste of the macaroons, but if done correctly you can still have all the flavors on arrival.

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