The Art of French Pastry

for it to spread out and be
just visible between the
two halves. Place in the
refrigerator, uncovered,
for 48 hours. Check to
see if the macarons are
moist enough in the
center. If they are not, you
will have to leave them for
1 more day. When they
are moist in the center,
macarons are ready to be
consumed.