Three sweet treats: what is the difference?
Many may not know the difference between the three sweet treats that have similar names. They each look and taste so delicious!!
Each of these desserts originated in Italy and quickly became popular in various countries. They are composed of distinct ingredients and these pastries differentiate from one another in taste and texture; however, they have the commonality of being naturally gluten free. The base for macaroons, macarons, or macarrón is typically some sort of nut such as an almond or coconut, similar to the way in which flour is the main base for many pastries.
Let’s find out:
Macaroons,
Looking the most like a cookie due to its shape, macaroons have Italian origins but came to fame in the United Kingdom. They are often made with almonds, coconut or other nuts. Famous for a no flour cookie nor leavening and can be eaten during Passover. Nena’s Pastry Bar are made with shredded coconut and have no flour! Then Nena mastered shape to perfection and dipped them in Ghirardelli delicious chocolate.
Macarons,
These are the French sandwich-style cookies made with filling in the middle. Macarons became popular in France and rapidly turned into a well-known French delight that came in all flavors and colors imaginable.
Macarrones,
Also known as “macarrones de coco” or “cocadas”, macarrones became popular in Latin American countries such as Mexico due to the decadent coco-nutty taste. The most common flavor added to macarrones is citrus. They can be dipped in various types of chocolate or stand alone without a chocolate shell.
If you want to read some more, check these references below:
- https://frenchaffair.com.au/history-of-macarons/
- https://www.thespruceeats.com/difference-between-macarons-and-macaroons-435337