Perfect Chocolate Dipped Madeleines
Buttery vanilla madeleines with a luscious dark chocolate dip, perfect for elegant snacking or tea time. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2/3 cup (135g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp fresh lemon zest
- Pinch of salt
- 4 oz (115g) high-quality dark chocolate, chopped (60–70% cocoa recommended)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Butter and flour your madeleine pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs with granulated sugar until pale and thick, about 3-4 minutes.
- Gently fold in vanilla extract and fresh lemon zest to the egg mixture.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula, going slowly to keep batter airy.
- Slowly pour in melted and cooled unsalted butter, folding carefully until batter is smooth and pourable.
- Fill each mold of the prepared pan about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Remove pan from oven and tap it on the counter to loosen madeleines. Cool on a rack for about 10 minutes.
- Melt dark chocolate gently over a double boiler or in short bursts in the microwave, stirring frequently.
- Dip each cooled madeleine halfway into the melted chocolate. Place on cooling rack or parchment paper to set. Chill briefly for a glossy finish if desired.
Notes
Use room-temperature eggs for best airy batter. Fold batter gently to keep madeleines light. Butter and flour pan thoroughly to prevent sticking. Melt chocolate slowly to avoid seizing. Dip madeleines when warm but not hot for best chocolate set. Batter can rest in fridge for 30 minutes to improve texture. Add a teaspoon of milk if batter is too thick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 madeleine (approx.
- Calories: 130
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Protein: 2
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