Discover why the French macaron takes the cake over other desserts in the 6ix (no pun intended)
We know you love macaron cookies but have you ever wondered why you suddenly crave for macarons over chocolate cake, apple pie or cheesecake? In this blog post, we will give you 10 reasons why macarons are the best choice of dessert in this wonderful city we call home.
1.No doubt, the most important reason is because they are DELICIOUS! Macarons are made up of a smooth filling sandwiched in between two crispy cookies. The outside layer, called the macaron shell, is made of almond flour, egg whites and sugar, and after they are baked, they are airy and chewy, making it thin; so whenever you have a bite, it will just melt in your mouth… A delightful and irresistible experience indeed!
2. Macarons are also the perfect dessert for special occasions like weddings, baby showers, birthday parties. They will not only make your table setting look much prettier, but you and your guests could also eat them at home, whenever you feel you need a small treat after a long day. With all the parties going around the GTA, you most definitely deserve one.
3. Do you sometimes feel full after eating dessert? Well, that is not the case for macarons! This is a light dessert with low calories, which you can eat without feeling so guilty. So to all the weight watchers, this sweet is for you.
4. Homemade macarons are even better than industrial macarons, as they are made with dedication and with a bit more natural flavor. This ensures a smooth and shiny outside texture with a delicious filling that commercialized macarons cannot recreate.
5. Did you know macarons are healthy? It sounds crazy, right?! Well believe it or not, they are! Besides being a delicious and tasty dessert, it is healthy. According to Dr. Andrea Middleton, if you eat macarons in moderation, they are good for you because they contain vitamin A, iron and calcium. Sounds like desserts that have fallen from heaven.
6. Did you also know macarons are made with almond flour and egg whites? These are great sources of proteins and have less calories which gives you energy to study, work, or do your favorite activity in TO. Another good reason to try macarons!
7. Tea, coffee, champagne… These are all beverages you can enjoy with a macaron. This amazing dessert goes well with a lot of beverages. According to Macaron Queen, fruity flavored macarons can work well with green tea. But at the end of the day, it depends on you. With the diverse range of drinks going around Toronto, which beverage would you pair your macaron with?
8. Macarons are also so fancy; they look so perfect for the photos because they are elegant and colorful. If you are out with your friends and you are enjoying macarons, you most certainly will want to take a snap and share it on social media because they look just sweet and perfect! Say #instasweet!
9. Some desserts are perfect specifically for some seasons. For example, pumpkin pie is perfect for autumn, but macarons are perfect for any time of the year! Refreshing for summer, colorful for spring, and delicious and Instagrammable for winter and autumn… You can’t say no to enjoying French macarons for 365 days.
10. And lastly, here’s why our macarons are even better than other desserts in the city. Exotic fruits from different parts of the world play an important role in Macaron Zone’s products because it makes them even more delicious and different! Imagine the indulgence of a macaron with the freshness of fruits such as açai, coconut, grape, mango, pomegranate, cacao, dragon fruit, kiwi, pineapple and starfruit. Are you craving it already?
So now that you have 10 reasons why French macarons are much better than other desserts in Toronto, what are you waiting for? Order here!
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