These delightful madeleines combine the zesty brightness of orange with the richness of dark chocolate for a perfect bite-sized treat. A touch of gold leaf makes them extra special for any occasion!
📝 Ingredients:
(Serves 6)
- 🍊 Zest of 1/2 untreated orange
- 🥚 3 eggs
- 🧈 120 g salted butter
- 🍫 200 g dark chocolate
- 🌾 120 g flour
- 🍬 120 g granulated sugar
- 🌟 1/2 packet baking powder
- ✨ 2 edible gold leaves (optional, for decoration)
📋 Directions:
- 🔥 Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 465°F (240°C).
- Melt the butter in a saucepan and let it cool slightly. Grate the zest of half an orange and set it aside.
- 🥣 Prepare the Batter:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and baking powder.
- Stir in the egg yolks, then gently fold in the egg whites lightly whisked with a fork.
- Add the orange zest and melted butter, mixing well between each addition.
- 🧁 Bake the Madeleines:
- Fill silicone madeleine molds to three-quarters full.
- Bake for 4 minutes at 465°F (240°C), then lower the temperature to 350°F (180°C) and bake for another 6 minutes.
- Let the madeleines cool completely before unmolding.
- 🍫 Add the Chocolate Layer:
- Melt the dark chocolate in a double boiler until smooth.
- Spoon a small amount of melted chocolate into the madeleine molds, then press each madeleine into the chocolate to coat the bottom.
- Chill the molds in the refrigerator until the chocolate sets.
- ✨ Decorate:
- Gently unmold the madeleines and, if desired, decorate with pieces of edible gold leaf for an elegant touch.
- 🍽️ Serve and Enjoy:
- Serve these chocolate and orange madeleines as a delightful treat with tea or coffee!
📊 Nutritional Information:
- ⏰ Prep Time: 20 minutes
- 🔥 Baking Time: 10 minutes
- ❄️ Cooling Time: 15 minutes
- ⏳ Total Time: 45 minutes
- 🍽️ Servings: 6
- 🔥 Calories: Moderate
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