Delicate Mermaid Tail Madeleines (Print)

Pastel-hued madeleines with a hint of vanilla, dipped in white chocolate and decorated with shimmering sprinkles.

# Components:

→ Madeleines

01 - 7 tbsp unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 6 tbsp granulated sugar
04 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
05 - 7/8 cup all-purpose flour
06 - 1/2 tsp baking powder
07 - Pinch of fine sea salt
08 - Food coloring gels (pastel blue, purple, pink, green)

→ Decoration

09 - 5 1/4 oz white chocolate, chopped
10 - Mermaid tail-shaped sprinkles or edible glitter
11 - Assorted sugar pearls

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Generously butter the madeleine pan and dust with flour, tapping out excess.
02 - Melt butter in a small saucepan and set aside to cool slightly.
03 - Beat eggs and sugar with an electric mixer until pale and thick, approximately 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in vanilla extract.
04 - Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt, then gently fold into the egg mixture until just combined.
05 - Gradually fold melted butter into the batter until smooth.
06 - Divide batter evenly into 3 to 4 bowls; tint each with a different pastel food coloring gel.
07 - Using a teaspoon, spoon small amounts of each colored batter into pan cavities, swirling gently to achieve a marbled effect.
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until madeleines are puffed and edges are golden. Cool in pan for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
09 - Melt white chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water.
10 - Dip tips of cooled madeleines into melted white chocolate, then immediately adorn with mermaid tail sprinkles, edible glitter, and sugar pearls. Place on parchment paper to set.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Colorful and airy madeleines
  • Perfect for refined afternoon teas or festive celebrations
02 -
  • Use silicone madeleine molds for easy release
  • For extra flavor, add finely grated lemon or orange zest to the batter
03 -
  • Use fresh butter and eggs for the best texture and flavor
  • Be gentle when folding ingredients to keep batter airy
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