Pastries & desserts

Macaron

Two almond meringue shells sandwiched around a sweet filling.

Say it: mah-kah-ROHN (approximate English pronunciation)

The filled French macaron brings together two small almond meringue shells and a layer of ganache, buttercream, jam or another filling. A delicate surface gives way to a softer interior. Shops offer many flavors and colors. The French macaron is distinct from the coconut macaroon despite their similar English spellings.