Pastries & desserts

Macaron

Two almond meringue shells sandwiched around a sweet filling.

Macarons, French made mini cakes
Macarons, French made mini cakesPhoto: Nicolas HalftermeyerCC BY-SA 3.0Macarons, French made mini cakes

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.

Names to look for on menus

macaron, macarons, french macarons

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About this guide and further reading

Written by Eat French.Food. Reference check: 2026-10-07. Pronunciations are approximate guides for English speakers.