The 2009 October Daring Baker's Challenge was brought to us by Ami S. She chose macarons from Claudia Fleming 's The Last Course: The Desserts of Gramercy Tavern as the challenge recipe.
I was extremely happy when I came to know that October's Daring Bakers Challenge is French Macarons, after my successful first attempt I really wanted to experiment making these gorgeous treats using different flavors and colors. As ecstatic I was there was a little fear too because of the humidity and high temperature in my part of the world. I really didnt want to make them 2 or 3 times before I get it right therefore I used the same recipe which I had used earlier from Chef Nini.
Macarons filled with Chocolate Ganache
The choice of color and filling is my sister's favorite, initially she wanted me to prepare pink color macarons but we only had violet color in hand hence we went with it and i must say the color looks really gorgeous, dont go by pictures my camera is playing tricks and not functioning that well so until I figure out what to do with my camera pls bear with me.
The only problem I faced this time was that I didnt get a very smooth surface, sure i got my feets but the top surface wasnt smooth as in my first attempt. I think it may have required more of mixing, I did tap the baking tray several times and let it sit for 40 mins and then baked. If anyone has any idea regarding the smooth surface problem pls let me know.
For the recipe and directions pls visit my earlier post here
I was really glad the way macarons came out and this time in my very first try I got my feets. I would love to try making these again using some different filling. These are ideal for gifting your loved ones something special. I would urge everyone to try them atleast once, do mail me if you have any questions and i'll reply as soon as possible.
Till next time, take care and enjoy!!!
Love,
Wish mine had been a bit smoother too! Yours look fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThats a lovely colour...looks superb parita...
ReplyDeleteWow.. they look so perfect and yummy :) good one
ReplyDeleteNO kidding, I had some macarons with nutella weeks ago too!! Great mind thinks alike!LOL
ReplyDeleteThey look fantastic, the colours are lovely, well done.
ReplyDeleteLove the color of the macarons dear.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great answer to this challenge. love the pictures.
ReplyDeleteLooks awesome, dear....very nice clicks....mouth watering pics!
ReplyDeleteAh beautiful, a flavour that I would absolutely love. Well done! :D
ReplyDeleteLooks like it is raining macarons every where today :-)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful.
so pretty..wonderful..
ReplyDeleteWow... looks so yummm.. :) Wish I could taste one.. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful maracrons, seems like u r enjoying making out macarons...yet to put my hands:)
ReplyDeletewow..they are tempting me...
ReplyDeleteYour violet ones look really pretty!
ReplyDeleteLovely macarons! It's probably a good thing you didn't try the suggested recipe (many didn't work with it).
ReplyDeleteI always want to try my hands on making macarons. Wonder if I reduce the sugar, will its affect the baking?
ReplyDeletethey look perfect parita! never tried them; want to try your chocolate ganache version!
ReplyDeleteThey look gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI think you did an awesome job, Parita. I love the violet color too.
ReplyDeletehi Parita,
ReplyDeleteThe macarons look to die for and love the colour effect too :)hope I get the inspiration to try them soon;)
TC
They really look so nice !! For me, macaron's like one of the hardest things to prepare :-) Good work !! :-)
ReplyDeleteThey look so neat and pretty! Hi Parita...how have you been?
ReplyDeleteniceclicks dear.........yummy Macarons dear....
ReplyDeleteThey look Perfect and amazing!!
ReplyDeleteGreat job!
Oooo yes, the violet looks so pretty! and those colored sugar crystals make it even more girly ... just lovely!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back,hope all is well.Macarons looks picture perfect and it's definitely a treat .
ReplyDeleteLike so many others I just love the pretty light violet/lavender color you have for your macaroons, definitely makes them stand out against many of the others :)
ReplyDeleteLovely ones, they have come out very well.
ReplyDeleteExcellent work! Those macarons are so pretty and I love your choice of fillings! Drool...
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Rosa
You are a gifted macaron maker!
ReplyDeleteLovely photos...I am jealous.
They all look so perfect and the colours and the flavours are simply delicious and superb. Well done. Cheers from Audax in Australia.
ReplyDeletethese are macaroons for girls...:)
ReplyDeletepink n violet with colored sugar crystals....beautiful..
Beautiful macaroons, Parita!
ReplyDeletewow, great results for a first attempt; hats off! they look so perfect!
ReplyDeleteThe pics are just awesome and make me drool... wowwwwwwww is the word!!!!
ReplyDeletepurple ? sounds sooooo romantic to me..nice click nevertheless
ReplyDeleteGorgeous violet color!
ReplyDeleteLovely!!! I've got to try making me some.
ReplyDeletecolour looks so tempting ;) loved it
ReplyDeleteabsolutely gorgeous paritha, mine was a flop, do please give me some tips, I never got any feet at all
ReplyDeleteYours turned out beautifully! I agree, perfect little gifts.
ReplyDeleteColor and Texture of the Macarons are really awesome dear ...
ReplyDeleteWant to grab some from ur platter dear !!
what a sweet color!! soo pretty!! great job paree!!
ReplyDeletecheers!!
Your macaroons came out beautifully! I love the Nutella filling!
ReplyDeleteWonderful the macaroons look perfect,I still have a long way to go.
ReplyDeleteGreat job! I'm going to have to try a Nutella filling. Sounds delicious!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous would be an understatement!
ReplyDeleteOh wow!!! excellent..they are real beauties parita!!!!
ReplyDeletelooks so nice pari...hope u r settled down completely now..whr r u now?
ReplyDeletemumbai or pune?
if in Mumbai whr do u stay dear?
I am glad you are back on the food scene with full zest. Was missing your recipes. Diwali must have been gr8 for you this time.
ReplyDeleteFailed Macarons to Successful Macarons. The switch has been almost perfect. The macarons look absolutely yummy.
Wow, you did a great job Parita and love the filling.
ReplyDeleteMy, what beautiful feet you have :P
ReplyDeleteyour cookies look so yummm!
ReplyDeleteYour colors are lovely! You did a great job.
ReplyDeleteYummy and mouth-watering macroons, makes me drool. Excellent clicks!!!
ReplyDeleteexcellent click... well done again...
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous Parita & look at those beautiful feet!! love the color & the filling.
ReplyDeleteMacarons looks yummy,love to taste it now itself
ReplyDeleteLooks good and yummy.
ReplyDeleteLooks so perfect and yummy dear...
ReplyDeleteNice click..
Awesome clicks and yummy Macarons!! You made me drool :)
ReplyDeleteperfect macroons...delicious! nice clicks...
ReplyDeleteWow!! They look just perfect:). You really are a daring baker:)
ReplyDeleteMacroons look perfect and yummy. Dont worry about the color its the taste and thats what matter. Great Job!
ReplyDeletenice click.. the macaroons looks perfect!
ReplyDeleteYour macarons looks very good. So neat on the edges. well done! I skipped this month's challenge as I was not daring enough to do something I did just a little while ago:)
ReplyDeleteThese macarons made our city flooded with water. Everyone was just salivating over these. Thanks a lot for sharing.
ReplyDeletephotobucket is blocked here so I cannot see any of your photos. :(
ReplyDeleteI will try it from home.
The macarons look out of this world! Love the idea of macaron with ganache. It looks so yummy!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on a successful challenge and such pretty macarons.
ReplyDeleteGreat job on your macs- they came out perfect.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful macaroons Parita WOW!
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Well done Parita - all look perfect!
ReplyDeleteLooks super delicious to me, can you pass the tray already, he he.
ReplyDeleteWow Parita.Looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteWow macarons!! I can't wait to try them! I'm going to call you for help ;P
ReplyDeleteThose are some gorgeous macs Parita. I remember you asking if you could join our next challenge. It's up & in a place of it's own...
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wow it looks so gorgeous ... the color(light purple) is so mesmirising!!... I am always nervous to make macarons!!. Urs look picture perfect!.
ReplyDeleteHi pari..
ReplyDeletehope u r all well on ur side!Hows life in india...Was in india for a couple of weeks but was too buzy.......Perfect looking macaroons.....Iam not a great fan of meringues, guess if they tastes the same or similar?....If so, i wudnt want to try....But the pictures are tempting me to try some.....real good ones!...
Hugs, shabs