Fancy trying savoury Parisian macarons? Then have some delicious fun with these mini Mushroom Macarons, using the techniques in my first cookbook, Mad About Macarons. Here's my recipe for the mushroom macaron filling with a little truffle oil.
Top with a dusting of unsweetened cocoa powder for apéritif or pre-dinner drinks. Also great as an amuse-bouche.
Well, let's take that one again...
from another angle...
How to Make Mushroom Macarons
See printable recipe below.
- For the macaron shells, follow the basic recipe from the savoury macaron chapter in my first book, Mad About Macarons (using less sugar - see page 97.)
- While beating the meringue to stiff peaks, add a good pinch of brown with a smaller pinch of yellow powdered colouring to match the cremini, chestnut mushroom colour. Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for that little kick!
- Pipe out the macaron batter into the smallest, cutest rounds you can. Using a smaller, 6mm plain tip makes this easier.
Top Tip for Cooking Mushrooms
Looking for a healthy way to cook mushrooms and bring out the best mushroom flavour? Fry the mushrooms in a dry, non-stick pan. There's no need for any butter or oil at first.
Keep sautéing them until the mushrooms give off all their liquid. You'll end up with healthy, natural mushrooms that are concentrated in flavour (and not dripping in oil!)
For more on mushrooms, see the market produce page on French mushrooms.
How to Make Savoury Mushroom Macaron Filling
Follow the same principle as the other savoury mad macs in my Mad About Macarons book regarding ratio of liquid and cornflour in the filling. I dry-fried the cremini and ceps mushrooms until they sweated off all their liquid and infused them into the cream, finally blitzing the whole lot and adding a dash of good quality truffle oil.
The chocolate dusting on the shells is 100% unsweetened cacao powder.
Macaron Tip: for the speckled dusted look, dust the shells after airing, just before they go in the oven.
Et voilà. I also added just a touch of cayenne in the shells to give it a kick. We all love macarons with feet but why not give a bit of a kick to them, too?
How do I Serve Savoury Mushroom Macarons?
These mini mushroom macs are great on their own served as an apéritif or as an amuse-bouche with a chilled white wine from the Jura, for example.
Alternatively, serve them along with this Creamy Mushroom Soup (façon Cappuccino). This will guarantee "mushroom for conversation" at the dinner table (groan!). Try mushroom with coffee: it's a flavour combination that goes surprisingly well.
Mushroom and Truffle Filling for Macarons
Mushroom and Truffle Macaron Filling
Ingredients
- 100 g (3.5oz) mushrooms (e.g. cremini, Parisian) chopped
- 100 ml (3.5fl oz) whipping cream (30% fat)
- 1 teaspoon truffle oil
- 1 organic egg
- 10 g (0.5oz) cornflour (cornstarch)
- 20 g (0.75oz) butter, salted softened
Instructions
Mini Mushroom Macaron Shells
- Follow the basic mini savoury macaron recipe from my book, Mad About Macarons (using less sugar – see page 97.) Precise details are given in the book with step-by-step instructions.
- While beating the meringue to stiff peaks, add a good pinch of brown powdered colouring with a smaller pinch of yellow powdered colouring. Add a pinch of cayenne pepper. Pipe out the macaron batter into the smallest, cutest rounds you can. Using a smaller, 6mm plain tip makes this easier.
Mushroom & Truffle Macaron Filling
- Sauté the mushrooms in a dry, non-stick pan until they sweat off all their liquid. There’s no need for any butter or oil at this stage. Keep frying them until they give off their liquid. They will be concentrated in flavour (and not dripping in oil!)
- Add the cooked mushrooms to the whipping cream, infusing them (uncovered) over a low heat for 15 minutes. Blitz with a hand blender or food processor then add the teaspoon of good quality truffle oil.
- Whisk an egg with the cornflour in a small bowl then add to the cream and mushrooms. Keep whisking over a medium heat until the sauce thickens.
- Set aside to cool, then whisk in the softened butter using a balloon whisk. The filling is ready to sandwich your macarons together. Leave in an airtight container in the fridge for 24 hours.
Nancy/SpicieFoodie
Oh my these are just too cute! I love that you found inspiration from your surroundings. The photo with the mushrooms and the macaron is so great. Will head over to check out the MacTweets.
Tina@flourtrader
Very creative-great photos, thanks for bringing this out of archives-loved it!
Jill
Tina, I'm a sensitive cookie: these mushroom macs were inspired by September's MacTweets and are brand new "mad macs" to add to the collection. The sweet ones were just taken from the book to show I can still do "normal" macarons. 😉
Biren @ Roti n Rice
You are so creative with those macarons! I have yet to get into the fray and I really should since macarons are naturally gluten-free which means the whole family can enjoy it. I already have your book, the mat, a piping bag (got to look into the nozzle)...maybe just not the courage 🙁
BTW, I just realize my first comment was a little weird about not finding out about this section of your web. Truly, I must be half awake. I genuinely thought I was at another page...haha! Sorry about that!
Jill
Don't worry, Biren. Right, when are you going to make them? You're all ready to go so what are you waiting for? Who needs courage? If I can do it....
Just go for it, girl! Hugs, J xo
shaz
I love the styling of the darling little mushroom macaron. SOunds mad but delicious!
Renata
What a cute "mushroom" macaron! Now that I made my first successful macaron, I look at these beauties with other eyes. Thanks so much for your lovely comment, coming from you, it made my day, seriously!
Amy
Jill, everything on this post sounds delicious! The mushroom inspired macaroons are absolutely adorable! I hope you are enjoying fall to it's full potential :)!
parisbreakfast
Very amusing!
I just bought some Portobellos today too -
right up your allee..
janet@fromcupcakestocaviar
What an awesome idea! I love the idea of a savory cookie.
I also loved that photo. That was so cute!
Barbara @ Barbara Bakes
Such a great whimsical idea to photograph a mac on top of a mushroom. Love it!
Françoise | ChocoParis
What an amazing collection of autumn macarons! They look very tasty. Love the photos, especially the mac on the mushroom stem.
thelittleloaf
This is SUCH an awesome idea - savoury macarons, wow! There's a restaurant we go to in italy that serves a wafer biscuit with a layer of nutella and one of foie gras - I love the way it confounds your expectations, and this is exactly the same. Great macattack!
Lisa McDonnell
Jill, you are always the clever one... I adore the mushroom photos. I almost missed the macaron because it blended in so well. I bet these delicious and light little bites would pair well with a glass of champagne. Ils sont delicieux!
Vicki Bensinger
It amazes me how you come up with such incredible creations based on natures bounty. Hopefully once I master Macarons I too will find myself more creative.
The Culinary Lens
These look so good. I am hearing good things around the web about your macaron methodology I have to check your book out.
These remind me of the "mushroom" decorations I often mae for Yule Logs
Angie @ Bigbearswife
oh my gosh those are so great! and to cute that it looked like a mushroom
Hester @ Alchemy in the Kitchen
Hehehe! You are obviously Mad About Mushrooms as well as Macarons, Jill. Lovely Autumnal post!
p.s. I laughed when I read about your dad throwing out the "dish water" Ooops!
Anne@frommysweetheart
Jill...I am always so blown away by your unique and creative inspirations! These are just amazing! Your photography, as always, is just stunning! (And thanks for the reminder about sprinkling the shells before baking! These are just wonderful!
Joanna from Chic & Gorgeous Treats
I'm always inspired by your macarons Jill. Seems like it's been awhile I popped by. You are indeed a macaron queen :D. I tried making my first batch of macarons that day, but toss them out.. will try again when I'm ready. Hehehe.. just need some focus and your blog helps me to stay mac focus. Hugs, Jo
Laz
You truly are a master. Fantastic work.
Bravo!
thoma
it stumps me every time i think of your macaron creativity....i think it stumps God too that the creation (you) who marched off His lap is tempting Him with sooooo many macarons hehe...
you're stuffing your posts with French at vital points and i cannae understand!
Jill
Thoma, you haven't missed much. Vraiment = really; n'est-ce pas? = isn't it?
dans le jardin = in the garden;
Gina
I guess I will have to pack scarves too! I love that shot with the mac on the mushroom, so cool. We don't have a great selection of mushrooms in my local markets for some reason, I better go do some complaining. Hope you have a great week.
-Gina-
HI Cookery
Paris in the...fall time (always beautiful year round). The mac on the mushroom was such a cute idea. Flavor combos are delicious, too.
Steve @ the black peppercorn
I linked back to your site from another and I am so glad that I found you. I love macarons and this site is the mother load!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! can't wait to try some
Elyse @The Cultural Dish
Wow those macarons sound delicious! I love the photo of the macaron as a mushroom cap... so cute! I have only been to Paris during the months of April, May, and June (due to school schedules that is what always worked best), but I really really want to go in the fall! It is my favorite season here in New England and sounds just as wonderful there.
Carolyn
Truly amazing, Jill. You can make macarons out of anything!
ping
That's fantastic, Jill! I had to do a double take! Awesome!
Nami | Just One Cookbook
Pff!! 😀 I got totally tricked! First picture I didn't realize the macaron and you gave us another look of the photo, then I just smiled. You are soooo good Jill! Color is just perfect. It is fun to make all kinds of macarons but it must be very challenging to come up with a new idea. However you do it so easily... Can't wait to see your next macaron!
Jacqueline - the Dusty Baker
Jill - that macaron topped mushroom photo is one of the best things I've seen in a long time and put a huge smile on my face!!! Just delightful!
All That I'm Eating
I very much liked your mush-room joke. It took me a little while to see the macaron on the mushroom - love it!
RavieNomNoms
This is amazing!! Look at those macarons! Totally impressed!
Janice
It took me a moment to see the macaron in amongst the mushrooms, they look so realistic! Fun post.
Angela
I was so mesmerized with your stunning mushroom macaron-AMAZING! I have never attempted a savory macaron, but you've inspired me : )
Liz
Oh, your mushroom macarons are just PERFECT! For that reason, I still don't consider you mad, just fun, creative with a touch of zany! But what really got my attention was the idea of a tatin-style macaron! Genius!!!
My Wandering Spoon
Jill, macaroons looks amazing and the post is so inspirational:)
https://mywanderingspoon.wordpress.com/2011/09/25/crepes-suzette-kids-friendly-recipe/
Cucina49
These look so good! The last time I was in Paris, I had some of the most fascinatingly flavored macarons at Pierre Herme--the one I remember was roasted red pepper and black peppercorns.
Shabs
The mushroom macarons look so cute , great pics .
Kelly
Wow these are brilliant Jill and look gorgeous!! How lovely! 🙂
mirelys
Awesome!
Michèle
So, so cute this mushroom macaron! Great photo shot !
FreeSpiritEater
These are absolutely stunning! I never would've thought to make mushroom truffle macarons. They sound like an incredible combination. Putting it on the mushroom was too cute! Thanks for sharing =]
Lora
That shot of the macaron on the mushroom stem was a hoot. Love these intriguing savory macs. Soooo creative. Wow!
Peggy
What an ingenious idea for a macaron! I'm definitely intrigued by it - and I just love your playful pictures =)
Heavenly Housewife
That is just completely inspired!! I love how you turned your macaron into a little mushroom, so cool! So original 😀
*kisses* HH
spiceblogger
ahhhh, i miss Paris! You are so lucky to live there 🙂
And what an original twist on this classic! Well done!
Karen@ladymacaron20ten
OMG - I'm in love with these magic macaron mushrooms - yep... you're definitely the queen of macaron hearts!
Jamie
Wow I am blown away but I can so understand you being inspired by this, my favorite of seasons. I have made sweet-savory macs and am always intrigued by how the flavors blend. Your mushroom macs are incrdible! Thanks for the inspiration and always thrilled to have you bake along with Deeba and I at Mactweets!
Manu
Noway! These are so cool Jill!!! What an amazing idea!!! I love mushrooms... and truffle??? YUM! I loved the picture of the macaron-mushroom!!! hehehe <3
purabi naha
What a lovely photo, Jill! Those macarons are perfect for me...drooling already!
Mardi@eatlivetravelwrite
These are SOOOOOO cute. I am totally in awe of your skills Jill. You are the macaron queen.
Kim - Liv Life
Love your photos, Jill! That one on the mushroom is absolutely adorable. We are starting to get a touch of fall here as well, though we never really had a warm summer. Your flavors are simply amazing, I would never be able to pair them all up like you do. Love it!