Buy Macarons in UK

Macarons are pricey because they’re technically difficult and labour-intensive: the meringue shells are fragile, require precise mixing, resting and baking, and a lot of batches are rejected if they crack or bake unevenly.

They’re made with costly ingredients such as ground almonds, high-quality chocolate, fruit purées and butter, so the raw-material cost per piece is higher than for, say, a cupcake.

A lot of the value is in hand-finishing and decoration, which means skilled pâtisserie staff rather than factory automation.

On top of that, macarons go stale quickly, so shops must factor in wastage into the price.

In short, you’re paying for ingredients, skill, and a high failure rate, not just “two tiny biscuits”.

Nutritionally, a macaron is a concentrated sugar-and-fat bomb: typical products sit around 280–450 kcal per 100 g, with roughly 40–47 g of sugar and 7–20 g of fat, some of it saturated.

Most of the calories come from sugar, ground almonds and butter- or chocolate-based fillings, so they’re very energy-dense for their size.

On the positive side, they’re small, so one or two won’t wreck your day if the rest of your diet is balanced.

They’re also usually gluten-free (almond flour rather than wheat), which can be a plus for some people, but that doesn’t make them “healthy”.

Best to treat them as an occasional luxury, not a daily snack.

Yes, M&S do sell macaron-based products, typically in the freezer or dessert section and in seasonal ranges.

For example, they’ve offered raspberry macaron ice-cream sandwiches and other macaron desserts.

They sometimes also have macarons as part of afternoon-tea or dessert selections and Christmas or summer limited editions.

The exact products change a lot with the seasons, so what you see in store will vary.

Broadly: yes, you can get macarons from M&S, just not necessarily in a permanent, year-round range in every branch.

Yes, Waitrose do sell macarons.

For instance, they’ve offered “No.1 Waitrose & Partners” macaron selections, a 90 g pack of raspberry and vanilla French-style macarons.

Ranges rotate seasonally and by store size, but you’ll typically find them in the chilled desserts or freezer sections, and sometimes in special occasion lines (Valentine’s, Christmas, etc.).

As with other supermarkets, product availability depends on the specific branch and date.

Broadly you can say Waitrose does stock macarons.

A good macaron has smooth, even shells with no big air bubbles, plus a neat “feet” (the ruffled edge at the base) that’s well-defined but not exploding outwards.

When you bite it, the shell should be thin and slightly crisp, giving way to a moist, chewy interior rather than being dry or hollow.

The filling should be generous, creamy and flavourful without leaking out or making the shell soggy; well-made ganache or buttercream holds its structure.

Flavour should be clean and distinct – pistachio should taste of nuts, raspberry of real fruit, not just generic sweetness.

Finally, colours should look appetising but not neon-radioactive; overly bright colours can hint at heavy colouring and lower-end production.

Yes, Aldi sell macarons, usually under their Specially Selected range and often as limited-time or seasonal items.

They’ve offered classic macaron assortments as well as themed ranges like Halloween macarons and heart-shaped macarons for Valentine’s Day.

Because Aldi works heavily with rotating “Aldi Finds” specials, you won’t always see macarons in every store.

They appear frequently around key seasons such as spring, Halloween and Christmas.

Price-wise, Aldi macarons are usually cheaper per piece than many other UK retailers, especially when they’re on promotion.

Yes, Morrisons do sell macarons, typically under “The Best” premium dessert range.

One example is “The Best Macaron Selection”, a Parisian-inspired assortment with flavours like vanilla, salted caramel, pistachio, chocolate, raspberry and lemon.

These are usually sold frozen or chilled, and availability can vary by store and season.

So if you’re in a reasonably large Morrisons, there’s a good chance you’ll find a macaron selection in the dessert aisles.