Step 1

For the Macaron Shells

Step 1

In a food processor, combine the almond powder, Doritos, and icing sugar. Pulse until the Doritos are finely ground and well mixed with the almond powder and icing sugar. Sift the mixture through a fine sieve to remove the larger chip pieces.

Step 2

Place the egg whites in a clean, grease-free bowl. Begin whipping them with a hand or stand mixer on medium speed until frothy.

Step 3

Gradually add the granulated sugar while continuing to whip. Increase the mixer speed to high and whip until stiff, glossy peaks form.

Step 4

Add the dry mixture to the meringue. Use a spatula to fold the mixture, gently pressing it against the sides of the bowl to deflate the meringue slightly. Continue folding until the batter flows in a thick ribbon when lifted with a spatula and settles back into the bowl within 10 seconds (the “lava” stage).

Step 5

Transfer the batter to a piping bag fitted with a round tip. Pipe 1.5-inch circles (or similar sized triangles) onto a silicone mat or parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about an inch apart.

Step 6

Tap the baking sheet firmly on the counter a few times to release air bubbles.

Step 7

Let the piped macarons sit at room temperature for 30–60 minutes, or until the tops are dry to the touch.

Step 8

For the Doritos Ganache

Step 1

Place the heavy cream and Doritos in a small saucepan over low heat. Heat the mixture until it just begins to simmer (don’t let it boil).

Step 2

Remove from heat. Cover the saucepan with a lid or plastic wrap and let the Doritos steep in the cream for 10–15 minutes to infuse the flavor.

Step 3

Strain the Dorito-infused cream through a fine mesh sieve into a clean bowl, pressing gently on the Doritos to extract as much flavor as possible. Discard the solids.

Step 4

Place the chopped white chocolate in a heatproof bowl.

Step 5

Heat the strained cream again until warm but not boiling, then pour it over the white chocolate. Let it sit for 1–2 minutes to soften the chocolate.

Step 6

Add the corn syrup (if using). Stir gently with a spatula until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth and glossy. If the chocolate doesn’t melt completely, microwave the ganache in short 20-second bursts, stirring between each, until smooth.

Step 7

Transfer the chilled Doritos white chocolate ganache into a piping bag fitted with a round or star tip. Alternatively, use a resealable plastic bag and snip off one corner.

Step 8

Match up the macaron shells by size, placing one shell from each pair flat-side up.

Step 9

Pipe a small dollop or swirl of Doritos ganache onto the flat side of one macaron shell in each pair. Be sure to leave a little room at the edges for the ganache to spread when the top shell is placed.

Step 10

Gently press the matching shell on top of the ganache-filled shell, twisting slightly to spread the filling evenly.