Weigh out ingredients
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You'll need powdered sugar, almond flour, granulated sugar, egg whites, vanilla paste, butter, cocoa powder, and red food gel.
Make the macaron shell batter
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Heat the egg whites and granulated sugar until the sugar has dissolved Transfer the egg white mixture to a large bowl and whisk until the meringue reaches soft peaks. Fold in the dry ingredients until combined.
Pipe the macaron shells
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Transfer the mixture to a piping bag and pipe at a perpendicular angle to fill in the heart template. Let the macarons rest for about 30-40 minutes.
Bake
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Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Bake the macarons for about 12 minutes. Allow to cool completely before removing them from the baking sheet.
Assemble
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Make the mascarpone filling and transfer to a piping bag. Pair the macaron shells up and pipe the mascarpone onto the bottom shell, then place the paired shell on top, pressing down slightly to ensure they stick together.
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