COCONUT ALMOND MACARONS

PREP + COOK TIME 40 MINUTES (+ STANDING, COOLING & REFRIGERATION) MAKES 16

3 egg whites

¼ cup (55g) caster sugar

½ teaspoon coconut essence

1¼ cups (200g) icing sugar

¾ cup (90g) ground almonds

¼ cup (20g) desiccated coconut 2 teaspoons icing sugar, extra

¼ cup (60ml) pouring cream

150g white eating chocolate,

chopped finely

2 teaspoons coconut-flavoured liqueur