Lemon Poppy Seed Macaron Filling
A creamy lemon poppy seed filling for macarons that combines white chocolate and fresh lemon for a zesty and elegant dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 120 minutes
- Yield: 24 macarons
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups white chocolate morsels
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened and cut into 1 tablespoon (14 grams) pieces
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon peel
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
Instructions
- Place the white chocolate morsels and softened butter pieces in a medium-sized heat-safe bowl.
- Heat the heavy cream in the microwave on high (100% power) for 1–2 minutes until it starts steaming but not boiling.
- Pour the hot cream over the white chocolate and butter, ensuring all chocolate is submerged. Let it sit for 3 minutes.
- Add the lemon peel, lemon juice, vanilla extract, poppy seeds, and sea salt to the mixture. Whisk until smooth.
- Transfer the ganache to a shallow container and press plastic wrap directly on its surface. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours until firm enough to pipe.
- Pair macaron shells that are similar in size and shape. Using a ½ inch (1.3 cm) round piping tip, pipe the lemon poppy seed filling onto one shell, then sandwich it with another shell on top.
- Let the filled macarons rest in the refrigerator overnight to allow flavors to meld and soften for the perfect texture.
Notes
Use high-quality white chocolate for the best flavor. Fresh lemon juice and zest provide vibrant flavor.