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Chocolate Madeleines
Dessert

Chocolate Madeleines

45 minServes 12Nutri-Score D€€
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what you need

Ingredients

12 people
  • eggs (medium, at room temperature)Dairy2 pieces
  • granulated sugarPantry125 g
  • vanilla sugar (or vanilla extract)Pantry8 g
  • all-purpose flourGrains140 g
  • baking powderPantry3 g
  • lemon zest (from 1 lemon)Produce3 g
  • unsalted butter (melted and cooled)Dairy125 g
  • salt (a pinch)Spices200 mg
  • chocolate (for the topping, optional)Pantry200 g

per serving

Nutrition

170kcal

Carbs
16 g
Proteins
2 g
Fat
11 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl
  • Sieve
  • madeleine mold
  • Oven
  • Saucepan

step by step

Method

  1. Prepare the ingredients

    • Melt the butter and let it cool to room temperature.
    • Crack the eggs into a large bowl.
    Step 1
  2. Make the batter

    • Add the sugar and vanilla sugar to the eggs and mix until light and airy.
    • Sift the flour and baking powder over the egg mixture, then gently fold until smooth.
    • Add the lemon zest, melted butter and salt, and fold until smooth.
    Step 2
  3. Fill the mold

    • Evenly divide the batter among the cavities of the madeleine mold.
    • Fill each cavity about two-thirds full.
    Step 3
  4. Bake

    • Place the madeleines in a preheated oven at 190°C (375°F).
    • Bake until cooked through and lightly golden brown.
    • Allow to cool completely.
    Step 4
  5. Add the chocolate topping (optional)

    • Melt the chocolate using a double boiler.
    • Spread a thin layer of melted chocolate over the bottom of the silicone mold.
    • Place a cooled madeleine on top and gently press down so the chocolate spreads evenly.
    • Allow the chocolate to fully set before removing the madeleines from the mold.
    Step 5