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Macarons are desert sandwiches that are available in different colours and are quite popular from the Renaissance era. These bright coloured, tempting snacks are expensive and not like the normal cakes and cookies. Do you know why macarons are expensive?

Unlike the other sweets, making macarons requires skills at an exceptional level. Also, the ingredients required to make them are expensive as compared to the ingredients used in the traditional dessert. Certain macarons also include ingredients like the golden leaf.

In this guide, you will know the reasons behind the high price of macarons. The next time you have macarons you will appreciate its amazing blend of flavours and the hefty price it holds.

Macaron is an old French dessert and has been passed on from generation to generation.  It was made back in the year of 1800s when the French kid married Catherine de Medicis. On her journey to Italy from France, she carried the recipe of macaroni.

Thanks to the chef of the French king that macarons became the way the world knows now. Macaroni has a dry shell made up of almond base cookies in which there was smooth filling added between the shell. That is when Macarons were first made.

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Giselle Richardson has amazing skills in making macarons. She prepares luxury seasonal macarons that are limited edition by hand from central London. The macarons are prepared from ingredients bought across UK. Vegetables, fruits, and herbs of the seasons are used to make the delicious macarons.

Here are ten reasons why macarons are an expensive dessert:

• Macarons can be made only by a skilled chef.

• There are certain macarons that are made with decadent ingredients.

• They are made of almond flour which is expensive.

• Macarons are made with aged eggs often.

• Macarons need expensive packaging

• It is very challenging to transport macarons.

• It is a time-consuming process to make the perfect macaron.

• Most of the time half of the macarons end up being in the dustbin.

• The time to prepare macarons can increase in a humid environment.

• Macarons do not last for a very long time.

The history of macarons is also the main reason for them to be expensive. Even though macarons are associated with France, the fact that almond flour is used to make them associates it with the Italian heritage as well. France and Italy both have reputation when it comes to luxury cuisine. The desserts made by them are a work of art and macarons also come in this category.

As they are hard to make, the best chefs and bakers from France and Italy make it. Many people associate macarons as a luxury dessert as they are expensive when compared to others. They are said to be luxurious desserts and the bakers also price them in a certain way.

The complexity, uniqueness and history of macarons in Italy and France both make macarons very expensive. There are amazing variety of macarons so make sure that you try them.