{"id":3598,"date":"2023-03-29T16:38:30","date_gmt":"2023-03-29T20:38:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/millenora.com\/?p=3598"},"modified":"2023-03-30T10:46:22","modified_gmt":"2023-03-30T14:46:22","slug":"do-macarons-need-to-be-refrigerated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/millenora.com\/do-macarons-need-to-be-refrigerated\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Macarons Need to Be Refrigerated? Pros & Cons"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Do macarons need to be refrigerated? Find out in this article. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So much is going into the refrigerator and I believe you want to know if your meringue treats will also fare well there. No one wants to lose the chewy texture of their macarons, even while trying to preserve them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, you certainly want to know if the temperature in the refrigerator is the best place for your macarons. Keep reading to find out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are macarons?<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Macaron is a type of French food. It is a sweet meringue made with egg white, granulated sugar, coloring, almond powder, and icing sugar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is circle-shaped and comes in a variety of colors. Several brands have made their variation of macarons with ingredients that best suit them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Macarons are sweet treats most enjoyed by kids. But, some adults also indulge in them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do macarons need to be refrigerated?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is not compulsory, but if you will be keeping the macarons for more than 2-3 days, you should refrigerate them to keep them fresh. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A macaron will be intact for a week if you pack it properly and save it in the fridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Should you refrigerate homemade macarons?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, they should. Homemade macaron recipes do not support long storage at room temperature. Therefore, you should keep them in a refrigerator to keep them for as long as 7 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Should you refrigerate unfilled macrons?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you should. Just like filled macarons, unfilled macarons should also be refrigerated to keep them fresh for seven days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How long can you refrigerate your macaron?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can refrigerate your macaron for up to 7 weeks or more.<\/strong> However, you can preserve them longer if you freeze them in an impermeable container.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You should also know that how long your macaron stays in the fridge depends on the temperature of the refrigerator. Irregularities in the temperature of the refrigerator can cause spoilage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to refrigerate your macaron<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Because of how macarons are made, they need to be stored properly to prevent them from getting soggy. Refrigerate macarons in a clean, dry, and airtight container or Ziploc bag. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pros of refrigerating macarons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n