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Vanilla Bean Madeleines with Fiori di Sicilia

Delicate little sponge cakes flavored with vanilla bean paste and Fiori di Sicilia are one dessert you will not be able to stop eating!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, French
Keyword Brunch, Cake, Cookies, Mini, orange
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 35 minutes
Servings 16 Madeleines
Calories 112kcal
Author Colleen

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs room temperature
  • 4 oz sugar
  • 4 oz unsalted butter + extra for greasing
  • 4.5 oz all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste (or extract)
  • 1/2 tsp Fiori di Sicilia*

Instructions

  • Place the eggs in the bowl of your stand mixer and whip on a medium- high speed. Once the eggs start to foam, add the sugar one spoonful at a time. Once it is all added, scrape the bowl down if you see sugar on the sides. Continue whipping on medium- high until you hit ribbon stage. the mixture should be pale, thick, and fall like ribbons before sinking into the rest of the mixture. This whole process should take about 7- 10 minutes. When the eggs are done, add the vanilla and Fiori di Sicilia, whisk to combine.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter while the eggs whip. Set aside to cool slightly. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk to combine and set aside.
  • When the egg mixture is done, add half of the dry mixture. Gently fold until just combined. Add the remaining dry ingredients and fold until just combined.
  • Add the melted butter and fold until the mixture is just combined. It should be thick and glossy. Cover the bowl and chill for at least one hour, or even overnight.
  • About 30 minutes before you are ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F. Melt a tablespoon or two of butter and brush your pan with it. Add a heaping tablespoon of batter to each cavity. It will look ragged, but that's okay. Bake for 12- 15 minutes. The madeleines should be set. Let them cool for a minute or two before removing them from the pan. They should be golden brown. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired and enjoy!

Notes

  • If you have extra batter, chill it and bake it once your pan has cooled.
  • If you cannot find Fiori di Sicilia, you can use 1/4 tsp of orange extract, but the flavor may not be as smooth.