Lilikoi / Passion Fruit is one of my favorite fruits, it has one of the most delicious and distinctive flavors – just a taste of it will bring back so many beautiful memories of Hawaii. I was shopping at Mitsuwa Marketplace in Plano, Tx and ran across Hawaiian Sun’s Lilikoi Jelly and grabbed it immediately so I could use it for macarons. I’m really happy with how these turned out, they’re little bites of the tropics 🏝
I use the Swiss meringue method for these macarons, with a few unconventional steps – you can read more about these techniques in my original Swiss Method Macaron Recipe here, there are also tips & tricks in ⬅️ that post if you’re new to making macarons.
I used Russian Buttercream (recipe here) with a Lilikoi Jelly center, check your local Japanese markets to see if they carry it, you can also order it here.