Moist and Fluffy Madeleines with Heavy Cream

Madeleines are said to have originated in the town of Commercy in northeastern France and are named after a young girl named Madeleine who was a cook in the 18th century.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Moist and Fluffy Madeleines with Heavy Cream

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: French Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 1800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 2 large Eggs
• ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
• ¹⁄₂ cup Heavy cream
• 4 tablespoon Unsalted butter
• to taste for dusting Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour the madeleine molds.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy.
4. Stir in the vanilla extract and lemon zest.
5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the egg mixture, alternating with the heavy cream, until just combined.
6. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Gradually add the melted butter to the batter, stirring until smooth.
7. Spoon the batter into the prepared madeleine molds, filling each about 3/4 full.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the centers spring back when lightly touched.
9. Remove from the oven and let cool in the molds for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9g14%

Total Carbohydrate 15g5%

Sugars 8g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.