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Pumpkin Macarons

These Pumpkin Macarons are the ultimate Halloween treat – light, delicate shells filled with a fluffy whipped white chocolate ganache. They’re shaped and decorated to look like mini pumpkins, making them both delicious and festive. While macarons have a reputation for being tricky, this step-by-step recipe will guide you through so you can achieve bakery-style results at home. Perfect for parties, gifting, or simply enjoying with a cup of tea.
Prep Time:1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Keyword: Halloween Desserts, Halloween Treat Ideas, Macarons, Pumpkin Macarons
Servings: 12

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Shells

  • 75 grams egg whites about 2 ½ medium eggs / 5 tbsp
  • 70 grams caster sugar ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 90 grams almond flour 1 cup
  • 80 grams icing sugar ⅔ cup powdered sugar
  • White chocolate melted (for decoration)
  • Oil-based orange (or yellow and red) food colouring
  • Oil-based green food colouring

For the Whipped White Chocolate Ganache

  • 225 grams white chocolate chips 1 ½ cups
  • 240 mililitres double cream 1 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 140°C (280°F) and line baking trays with silicone mats.
  • Wipe your mixing bowl with vinegar to remove any grease.
  • Sift together the icing sugar and almond flour - this ensures smooth macaron shells.
  • Place egg whites and sugar in a bowl over simmering water. Stir gently until the sugar dissolves and the mixture reaches 50°C (120°F).
  • Whisk the mixture with a stand mixer or hand mixer, starting on low and gradually increasing speed until stiff, glossy peaks form.
  • Fold in the sifted almond flour and icing sugar using a spatula in a “J” motion. The batter should flow slowly but not be runny.
  • Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a round tip. Pipe pumpkin-shaped shells onto the silicone mat using a template if needed.
  • Let the shells rest at room temperature for up to 1 hour until the tops are dry to the touch.
  • Bake for 15 minutes. Turn off the oven, open the door slightly, and let them rest inside for 30 minutes before removing.
  • Cool completely before lifting the shells from the mat. Pair shells of similar size.
  • Make the ganache.
  • Heat the cream until steaming but not boiling. Pour over the white chocolate chips and stir until smooth.
  • Chill until set, then whip with a mixer until it reaches stiff peaks.
  • Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a star nozzle. Pipe ganache onto one shell and sandwich with another.
  • Use green-coloured melted white chocolate to pipe little leaves for decoration.