Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Baking Recipe: French Madeleines Coated in Dark Chocolate


Ever heard good things come in small packages? I believe it so. I do enjoy making desserts in bite sizes now. It may be a little more work, instead of just 1 time off; you got to repeat the process a couple times more.. but it's fun. The end result is satisfying. I really find a sense of accomplishment whenever it's decorated nicely. Not only look good, it's delish and baked to perfection  Also you don't only get 1 but a few more along the way. The right reason to have second helpings...LOLs.

I was extremely inspired by Pei Li's from Pei Li's Miniatures beautiful rustic tray that I thought the best perfect way to show off my little decadents in it will be French Madeleienes. The quintessential taste of Paris that screams chic and delightful. Whenever I crave for Madeleines, I stick to this true and tested recipe. It will give you a tiny little plump buttery soft and firm little cakes. For a switch up, pair them with your favourite jam. A perfect picnic treat or a gift. Bon Appetit!

Recipe
adapted from Australian Delicious Magazine, Dec/ Jan 2007 edition

yields 22 average size madeleines

For madeleines

125g unsalted butter
125g plain or all purpose flour
1tsp baking powder
125g caster sugar
3 eggs
1-2 tsps pure vanilla extract
powdered sugar, to dust (optional)

For dark chocolate coating (optional)

150g chopped dark chocolate or chocolate chips
1 tbsp golden syrup
50g unsalted butter

To prepare madeleines:

1. Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat or using a heat proof bowl, melt butter in microwave for about 40 seconds or until melted..

2. Use about a tablespoon of butter to grease madeleine pan. Or if you have Wilton cake release, use that as it works too. If so reduce butter to 120 grams.

3. Sieve flour and baking powder in another bowl.

4. In a mixing bowl, place sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract and whisk until smooth. Gradually then whisk in flour mixture. Lastly using your whisk fold in melted butter and making sure to not over mix. Batter should have no lumps and ribony in texture. Cover with cling film wrap, to prevent skin from forming and chill for 30 minutes in the fridge.

5. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 200 Celsius. Using a piping bag, without any tip, pipe batter into each mould until 3/4 full. Bake for 8-10 minutes or golden and springy to touch. Set aside to cool for about 10 minutes or so. Use a small knife to ease the madeleines out if you're not using a silicon mould.

To prepare dark chocolate coat:

1. In a heat proof bowl, combine chocolate, butter and golden syrup together and heat in microwave for about 1 minute if on medium heat or 40-35 seconds on high heat. Careful to not burn the chocolate. Stir it once a while to help the melting process.

2. Dip 1/4 of madeleine into chocolate and set it on a tray layered with parchment paper. Transfer to fridge to help chocolate set and thaw for about 15 minutes before serving.

xx

14 comments:

  1. Pei Li really inspires a new outlook to play on little sweet things in life ay.
    So Jo, where are you carrying that goodie-goodie basket to? I don't think it'd go far if you don't have a direction.

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  2. Oooooh, I love madeleines. These look soooo yummy! The pictures make me want to go to buy a madeleine mold - right now.

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  3. Pierre: LOLs.. the direction? To your house of course. All goodies must be shared ;).

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  5. German Mama: Don't they just scream out to you "eat me"?!? I hope you do buy some madeleine pan. Terrible of me ;p!! Hope you make these little cakes and spread the LOVE. xx

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  6. I would definitely like to have a basket of these. Madeleines are good, but dipping them in chocolate makes them irresistable. Awesome pictures Yum!

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  7. Jo-You must open a "sweets" shop...you have to share with others the most beautiful and professional looking sweets you make, as for example these gorgeous and droolworthy Madelines, especially the chocolate dipped ones. Just gazing at that beautiful assortment so decoratively place in that basket with your card. (I will for sure visit your shop getting on the first plane)
    BTW dear...I have an award waiting for you to claim on my blog. Please stop by to pick it up.
    Congratulations...well deserved!!!
    Hugs, to you:DDD

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  8. Oh, MY!!!
    Just sent you a lengthy comment re: your lovely Madelines...haven't got the energy to post the same thing again!
    I'm amazed by your talent...gorgeous, absolutely gorgeous.

    Please claim your award I have for you on my blog.
    Congratulations...well deserved!
    Hugs to you my dear friend:DDD

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  9. Exquisite madeleines, Joanna. Definitely chic and gorgeous and extremely delicious, I'm sure.

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  10. great pictures! mmm i like the ones dipped in chocolate :)

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  11. Tina: I think it's a perfect gift for any occasion ;). xx

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  12. Elisabeth: Thank You so much for awarding me another award. You sure have been my very 1st follower from FoodBuzz, and constantly leaving me with the most encouraging words to keep me going. If you do ever come down to KL, M'sia.. pls pls drop me an e-mail anything. We must meet up, and you have all the madeleines or any other sweets too..LOL.. hugggggggssssss...

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  13. These look delicious and they are SO pretty! Buzzed it!

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  14. Adora: Thanks for stopping by..Hopefully I get to make more chic desserts .. am getting there I hope.

    Claire: I feel inspired always by looking at all of your blogs. Helps me to improve and I am still trying to find time to play with other settings on my camera.

    Ann: Aww.. thanks pls get other foodies to buzz it too. LOLs..buzzing you back!

    xx

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Hey foodies! THANK YOU for leaving me with sweet comments. I hope to inspire you like how you inspire me. Cheers~

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