Description
These Lemon Madeleines are classic shell-shaped French cakes infused with fresh lemon zest, dusted with powdered sugar, and served with a silky lemon mascarpone cream, garnished with fresh mint and lemon slices. A delightful treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
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For the Lemon Madeleines:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
For the Mascarpone Cream:
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Make the madeleine batter: In a bowl, beat eggs and sugar until pale and thick. Add vanilla, lemon zest, and juice. Fold in flour, baking powder, and salt. Gently mix in melted butter. Chill batter for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour a madeleine pan. Spoon batter into molds (3/4 full).
- Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are golden and centers puffed. Cool on wire rack, then dust with powdered sugar.
- For mascarpone cream: Whip mascarpone, cream, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla until thick and smooth.
- Serve madeleines with piped or spooned mascarpone cream, garnished with lemon slices and mint leaves.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 madeleine
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 60mg