Quick Answer

Choose the Salted Caramel Macaron for a buttery, salty-sweet contrast, or the Chocolate Macaron for a rich, dairy-free dark chocolate experience.

Flavor Profile and Filling Differences

The Salted Caramel Macaron features vanilla Italian buttercream with a homemade salted caramel center, giving it a creamy, buttery texture with a pronounced salt-sweet balance. The Chocolate Macaron uses an organic dark chocolate ganache made with coconut milk, resulting in a deeper, less sweet chocolate flavor that is also dairy-free.

Dietary Considerations

Both macarons are gluten-free, made with tiger nut flour instead of almond flour. The Chocolate Macaron filling is dairy-free (coconut milk and organic dark chocolate), while the Salted Caramel Macaron contains dairy in the buttercream. Both are made in a facility that processes dairy and eggs.

Salted Caramel vs Chocolate Macaron: The Trade-Offs

  • Sweetness Level: Salted Caramel is noticeably sweeter due to the buttercream and caramel. Chocolate Macaron is less sweet, with a more intense cocoa bitterness.
  • Dairy Content: Salted Caramel contains dairy (butter, cream). Chocolate Macaron is dairy-free (coconut milk ganache). If you avoid dairy, the Chocolate Macaron is the clear choice.
  • Texture and Mouthfeel: Salted Caramel has a creamy, buttery filling. Chocolate Macaron has a smooth, fudgy ganache that firms up when chilled.

Macaron Details at a Glance

  • Salted Caramel Macaron: Salted Caramel Macaron: vanilla Italian buttercream with homemade salted caramel center. Delivers a creamy, buttery texture with a balanced salt-sweet flavor ideal for caramel lovers.

    Salted Caramel Macaron

    Salted Caramel Macaron

  • Chocolate Macaron: Chocolate Macaron: organic dark chocolate ganache made with coconut milk. Offers a rich, dairy-free chocolate option for those avoiding dairy or preferring less sweet desserts.

    Chocolate Macaron

    Chocolate Macaron

Which Macaron Fits Your Cravings?

Best for

  • Salted Caramel: those who love a classic sweet-salty combo with a creamy buttercream
  • Chocolate Macaron: dark chocolate fans and anyone needing a dairy-free dessert

Not ideal for

  • Salted Caramel: dairy-free diets or those who prefer less sweet desserts
  • Chocolate Macaron: those wanting a very sweet, buttery filling