Comments on: Mad about Caramel Fleur de Sel Macarons

By: veron

veron — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 14:42:42 +0000

Hi Karen! I love this filling of Chef Pang. So perfect for hazelnut macarons shells. I always admire the way you fill your macarons. So neat and even!

By: Joy

Joy — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 15:25:54 +0000

Those look impeccable!

By: Millie

Millie — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 15:51:41 +0000

Oh my Karen, I cannot believe my eyes, these are absolutely beautiful.

I wish I could have some !!! = D

By: Karen

Karen — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 09:39:14 +0000

Thank you, Veron! Your macarons look perfect and you use french meringue! I tend to get flatter macarons with the french meringue method.

Thank you, Joy!

Thank you, Millie! I’m looking forward to meeting you in 2 weeks. We can fill some macarons with salted caramel buttercream. :o)

By: Weylin

Weylin — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 10:00:34 +0000

I attest to the fact that these are Perfection themselves and yes, they were gobbled up faster than you can say “caramel”.

Karen, I love making pineapple tarts! I just posted on that and said that I like the fact that everyone’s stuck at the kitchen table and so it’s really good for bonding. Maybe we should chat and bake pineapple tarts next CNY..haha…

I’m also amazed at your Kueh Lapis. I love that too..am I sounding like the pig I am yet!?!

By: Stef

Stef — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 17:04:33 +0000

these do look awesome Karen and our little lunch outing today with you mentioning the macarons made me think about them all the way home…looks like it’s time for me to put on my apron and churn out a batch of caramel fleur de sel for some mac fillings!

p.s: my family gobbled down your home made lebkuchen and declared it to be much better than the commercial one… =)

By: Tartelette

Tartelette — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 19:47:54 +0000

As Veroica said, you fill them perfectly! Love the luminosity of your pictures. Can’t go wrong with caramel buttercream!

By: Katie

Katie — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:15:31 +0000

Can you believe I’ve never experienced the thrill of eating a macaron in my life? They look delicious though - maybe I’ll have to seek some out and give them a try.

By: Eva

Eva — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 05:44:53 +0000

I’ve only ever had one (raspberry) macaron which I found far too sweet but if I ever try again, salted caramel might be the better choice. Even for someone who doesn’t particularly care about macarons, yours just look sooo good!

By: Karen

Karen — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 09:04:38 +0000

Weylin: Thank you for the invitation; Harald and I had the most wonderful time.

Yes, I read your post on pineapple tarts two days ago! You’re absolutely right about it being a good bonding opportunity.

I might be making kueh lapis soon. I’ll be happy to pass you some; will let you know.

Stef: Lunch was fun and thank you for the tarts! Yes, do try the salted caramel in your macarons. They’re great. I’m glad to hear that your family enjoyed the lebkuchen!

Helen: Thank you! I love the way your macarons look too. I rarely get the lovely domes you have with french meringue.

Katie: Do try one sometime! But be forewarned, they can be quite addictive.

Eva: Thank you! I’ve also found some macarons to be terribly sweet, especially the ones filled with fruit jam. May I suggest dark chocolate as well? They are usually really good and not as sweet.

By: monica

monica — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 11:09:24 +0000

wow those are absolutely gorgeous macarons! i am very impressed by your shells, and of course you’re filling technique. i noticed someone mentioned you use a french meringue recipe for the shells…can chance you can point me in the direction to what recipe you use (assuming you did not create it yourself)?

thanks and happy baking!

By: small cookie

small cookie — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:33:49 +0000

stunning!

By: MacaLoony

MacaLoony — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 03:28:42 +0000

I love your macarons. Do u know where to buy the fleur de sel in Singapore?

By: Karen

Karen — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:52:46 +0000

Monica: I use an italian meringue recipe.

Edith: Thank you!

MacaLoony: You can get fleur de sel at Bunalun, but you might want to call ahead to check if they’ve got stock. You might also like to try Culina, but I believe they are currently out of stock.

By: MacaLoony

MacaLoony — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 05:23:32 +0000

Thanks for the info!

By: Miyo

Miyo — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 11:43:29 +0000

hey ur macarons are wonderful! especially the white ones! i would love to make mine as white as urs (cuz my fav colour is white XP) just wondering how did u make urs so white? mine always seem to be a bit on the light brown side..

By: Air

Air — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 16:05:23 +0000

hi..

I have asked bunalun and they dont sell fleur de sel.

anywhere got sell? im searching for this.,

thanx

By: ice tea

ice tea — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 09:06:02 +0000

Hi Karen,

I’m also looking for some fleur de sel.. been looking everywhere for it.
I’ll be in Singapore from thursday the 5th to Saturday the 7th..

By: Karen

Karen — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 09:55:26 +0000

Air & ice tea: As already stated in a previous comment in this section, fleur de sel is also available at Culina. The Dempsey branch has it in stock at this point in time. Please call them directly to check.

Bunalun does carry Camargue sea salt, but I do not know if it’s fleur de sel. They did sell bottles of sea salt labelled “Fleur de sel” in the past, but I haven’t seen those in a while. Call the Holland Village store directly to check.

Please read previous comments before asking questions in the future! I will no longer be entertaining questions that have already been answered.