Chocolate and Pistachio Macaroons

Description

These chocolate and pistachio macaroons are perfect for special occasions because they have perfect combination of rich chocolate and nutty pistachio flavor which makes them irresistible.

Instructions

1. Oil and line a large baking tray with baking parchment.
2. Grind the almonds, icing sugar and cocoa together to a very fine powder. Whisk the egg whites to stiff peaks then fold in the almond mixture.
3. Spoon the mixture into a piping bag fitted with a plain nozzle and pipe 2 1/2cm/1” rounds onto the baking tray.
4. Leave them to stand for 30 minutes to form a skin. Preheat the oven to 170°C (150° fan)/ 325 F/ gas 3. Bake for 10-15 minutes.
5. Slide the paper onto a cold work surface and leave them to cool. Chop the chocolate and place in a bowl.
6. Heat the cream until it starts to simmer, then pour over the chopped chocolate and stir until the mixture has cooled and thickened. Chill until thick enough to pipe.
7. Spoon the ganache into a piping bag fitted with a medium plain nozzle and pipe an even round onto half of the macaroons.
8. Sandwich together with the other half, then dip the edges in chopped pistachios.