This Company Makes Egg-Free Macarons That Are Better Than the Real Thing

If you’ve ever made a macaron, then you know that they are no easy undertaking. There’s so much that can go wrong when making these delectable French cookies. For one, you need to ensure that each cookie is perfectly sized so your end result is picture-perfect. When baking, they can crack, burn, or deflate — and if the humidity is high, you may as well give up right then and there. And yet, making a macaron can be one of the most rewarding experiences for a baker looking for a challenge.

Unfortunately, most macarons on the market are made with eggs, rendering them unsuitable for those looking to eat plant-based foods. However, one skilled baker has been making delicious vegan macarons since 2012 and selling them under the name Sweet Maresa’s. According to Lagusta’s Luscious, a vegan chocolatier in New Paltz, New York: “These macarons have a thin, delicate shell, and a soft, moist interior. Each macaron is filled with a silky ganache or buttercream, naturally flavored to match its shell.” Um, sounds amazing to us.

If you’re in New York, you can find Sweet Maresa’s at Lagusta’s Luscious in New Paltz, Confectionary! in Manhattan, and Riverdel in Brooklyn. To order Sweet Maresa’s online, click here.

Sweet Maresa’s has been making egg-free macarons made from almond flour, pistachio flour, and coconut flour in a wide variety of flavors since 2012. 

…Along with special edition flavors that are served at vegan pop-up events.

We love how each macaron is carefully hand-crafted and decorated, like a work of art.

Each macaron is also filled with a rich ganache or buttercream that matches the outer flavor. 

Make Egg-Free Macarons at Home

Want to take a crack at making egg-free macarons at home? We’re way ahead of you. We searched the Food Monster App to find some of the best vegan options:

1. Raspberry Rose Macarons

Macarons – who doesn’t love the ubiquitous macaron? They’ve taken the world by storm ever since they became trendy a few years ago, and they are pretty tasty little morsels when done right. This egg-free version uses aquafaba, or the brine from a can of chickpeas, to make these little delights. These Raspberry Rose Macarons by Crazy Vegan Kitchen are slightly floral, fruity and creamy – everything you want in a good macaron

2. Coffee and Chocolate Macarons

Macarons are an absolute treat to eat, but they’re a bit tricky to make. Prepare yourself for the eventuality that you may not get these Coffee and Chocolate Macarons by Clemence Moulaert right the first time around – but try, try again! The result of this labor of love is absolutely delicious. Eating one is like drinking a hot latte while snacking on a bar of decadent dark chocolate.

3. Strawberry Macarons