When I want to create something exquisite and lovely, I always go for macarons. They’re little and bright, and I can stuff them with all of my favorite fillings. They’re ideal for serving to visitors, taking to a party, or sharing with my family anytime we’re in the mood for a light dessert.
After putting in all that effort to create a fantastic looking and delicious macaron, you’ll want to preserve and keep them fresh for as long as possible. Macarons get mushy and easily break apart if not kept properly.
Here are some of my tactics and ideas for keeping macarons fresh and flavorful, as well as instructions for storing them overnight.
Contents
- The Chic and Delicate Macaron
- How to Store Macarons Overnight? – Bake, Fill, and Store!
- How Not to Store Macarons
- My Favorite Macaron Fillings
- FAQs
- What’s the best way to store macarons?
- What is the best container to store macarons?
- How do you store unfilled macarons?
- How do you store and transport macarons?
- Do macarons go bad if not refrigerated?
- Can macarons sit out too long?
- Should I put macaron on parchment or silicone?
- How far in advance can I make macarons?
- What temperature should macarons be stored?
- What macaron filling doesn t need refrigeration?
The Chic and Delicate Macaron
Let us first define what a macaron is and why this delicate confection requires extra care when it comes to storing and keeping them fresh.
Macarons, which originated in France, are thin meringue biscuits cooked to be somewhat crunchy on the exterior and soft and chewy on the inside.
Two of these meringues are sandwiched together with a sweet filling such as chocolate ganache, flavored buttercream, or sweet jam, and are often created with finely crushed almonds (there are variations), sugar, and egg whites.
All of these ingredients combine to create a delectable French pastry that practically melts in your mouth. I defy you to eat just one of these delectable goodies!
How to Store Macarons Overnight? – Bake, Fill, and Store!
Let your macarons to cool fully after removing them from the oven (unless you bake them without one). When you remove them from the oven shortly after baking, they might easily split and fall apart.
Pulling macarons off the pan to cool might result in a mushy cookie; macarons should be light and crunchy on the exterior. Allowing them to cool on the pan brings out the sharp outside texture.
After your macarons have been filled, the ideal time to keep them is after they have been filled. Allowing them to cool and rest before filling, on the other hand, will assist to avoid breaking. After the macarons are totally cool, fill them with your preferred fillings.
1 – Use an Airtight Container
For keeping macarons, use an airtight container that is clean and dry. Any moisture in the container will be transferred to your macarons.
Put a layer of parchment paper in the container, folding neatly up the edges if it’s shallow. Place each macaron in a single layer on the parchment paper. I try not to keep them next to one other so they don’t cling together.
Close the lid securely to prevent air from entering the container. Your macarons will go mushy very fast if exposed to air.
The container is kept on my kitchen counter. At my home, macarons never last long! They may be stored at room temperature for up to 24 hours. If you’ve been baking in hot weather, store the container in a cold, dark cabinet.
This will keep both heat and sunlight away from the container, preventing the macarons inside from being too heated.
2 – Store in Macaron Boxes
Macaron boxes designed exclusively for holding macarons are a terrific method to preserve them and keep them fresher for longer. And are great for transporting them to a party or other occasion.
Macaron boxes are durable and sturdy, with sizes ranging from 2 to 12 macarons. These boxes serve as gift boxes, and macarons make an excellent present for a variety of events, including baby showers and birthdays.
Macaron boxes are available at specialist baking and culinary shops, as well as online.
3 – Store in the Fridge
If you aren’t going to eat all of your macarons in one day, put them in the fridge to keep them fresh for up to three days. Refrigerate the macarons after storing them in an airtight container.
A central shelf in the center is ideal. The temperature on the bottom of the fridge or on a high shelf often varies. I also avoid putting macarons on the fridge door, because the temperature is constantly changing due to the door opening and shutting.
Macarons that have been kept in the fridge for more than three days may become mushy and crumbly.
Refrigerate the macarons for approximately 20 minutes before serving. Macarons should be eaten at room temperature to bring out their full taste.
4 – Freeze Your Macarons
If you want to preserve macarons fresh and delightful for more than three days, freeze them. Macarons may be stored in the freezer for 3 to 4 months without losing any of their texture or taste.
To avoid freezer burn, make sure you pack your macarons tightly and securely before freezing. In an airtight plastic container coated with two to three layers of parchment paper, I set my macarons on their side.
Before closing the lid, I place two more layers of parchment paper on top, along with an extra sheet of aluminum foil to fit inside the container.
The idea is to have your macarons snuggled securely in the container so that they freeze without being exposed to dry air in the freezer. Because of their fragile nature, macarons are easily freezer burnt.
Let freezer-stored macarons to thaw completely for around 30 minutes before serving.
If you just need a few macarons, take out what you need and wrap the rest tightly and place in the freezer.
5 – Freeze Unfilled Macarons
Another method for preserving macarons is to freeze the meringues without filling them. They’ll keep in the freezer for 3 to 4 months. Remove from the freezer and thaw for 30 to 45 minutes before filling with your preferred fillings.
Preserving unfilled meringues is a terrific technique to always have macarons on hand or when you need to bake a big number of these delights ahead of time for a particular occasion.
How Not to Store Macarons
Certain methods of storing macarons should be avoided. I tried these ways for storing and keeping my macarons fresh without success!
- Don’t be tempted to place these delectable morsels in a plastic bag. Since plastic bags absorb moisture, macarons become soft and mushy. Putting macarons in a plastic bag is also a guaranteed way to damage the delicate and crunchy shells. Avoid placing macarons in bags if at all feasible.
- When storing macarons, stack them with parchment paper rather than wax paper. Macarons will adhere to wax paper and pull apart when removed.
- Never put macarons in the fridge unless they are in an airtight container. It may be tempting to pile a handful on a platter and devour them in a few of hours. The delicate texture of the macarons rapidly absorbs the odors of other items in the refrigerator, destroying their taste.
My Favorite Macaron Fillings
I hope my macaron-keeping methods and techniques have inspired you to create your own! These are some of my favorite macaron flavor pairings.
Remember that you may add various flavor combinations to the meringue as well as the filling while making macarons!
- Traditional French macaron with chocolate ganache
- Chocolate macarons filled with raspberry jam
- Lemon macarons topped with strawberry buttercream
- Praline macarons filled with salted caramel
- Macaroons with red velvet flavor
- Macaron chocolate hazelnut
FAQs
What’s the best way to store macarons?
Refrigerating your macarons is the best method to keep them fresh. You may keep your macarons in the refrigerator for up to 7 weeks and they will still taste fresh; none of the ingredients will have gone bad or taste different.
What is the best container to store macarons?
They should be kept in an airtight container.
A glass or plastic container should suffice, but it must be clean and dry. Check sure the cover is sealed as well, since if air seeps into the macarons, they may dry quicker than normal. Plastic zip-lock bags may also be used.
How do you store unfilled macarons?
Unfilled macaron shells may be kept in the refrigerator for 7+ days and in the freezer for up to 12 months, as previously stated. Let the shells to cool completely before transferring them to an airtight container.
How do you store and transport macarons?
Choose an Airtight Container
Each enticing macaron is safely stored in its own container for transit. If your macarons will be out of sight throughout their travel, or if they will be transported by someone else, you may keep them extra secure by sealing the macaron boxes in bubble wrap.
Do macarons go bad if not refrigerated?
Indeed, if prepared with butter, macarons must be refrigerated. Macaron fillings come in two varieties: buttercream and ganache. A buttercream macaron is filled with butter, while a ganache macaron is filled with chocolate. This makes a big difference in how you keep macarons.
Can macarons sit out too long?
What Happens If You Leave Macarons Too Long? If you leave macarons out on the counter for too long, they may deflate and bake unevenly. Overheated buttercream is the most prevalent cause of asymmetrical macarons due to uneven heat.
Should I put macaron on parchment or silicone?
Dorie Greenspan says you can make macarons with either silicone or paper, but a silicone mat yields nicer results.
How far in advance can I make macarons?
A Macaron Shell recipe may be prepared up to three days ahead of time. You can create a huge number of Macaron shells in 3 days if you plan ahead of time. Macarons may be stored in the refrigerated for up to seven weeks or at room temperature for up to seven days.
What temperature should macarons be stored?
They may be stored at room temperature for up to 24 hours. Place the container in a cold, dark cabinet if you’ve been baking in hot weather. What exactly is this? This will keep both heat and sunlight away from the container, preventing the macarons inside from being too heated.
What macaron filling doesn t need refrigeration?
Which macaron fillings do not need refrigeration? American buttercream is the finest filling to store at room temperature. Outside of the refrigerator, typical American buttercream prepared with butter and confectioners’ sugar may last around 2 to 3 days.