CITRUS MADELEINES

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These buttery little sponge cakes are feather-light and eaten as a cookie. Instead of the glaze, you can dip them halfway into melted bittersweet chocolate or dust them with icing sugar. You will need a special madeleine pan, available at most kitchen supply stores.

Provided by mkorte33

Categories     Dessert

Time 27m

Yield 24 madeleines, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 eggs
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoons lemon rind, grated
2 teaspoons lime rind, grated
2 teaspoons orange rind, grated
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup ground almonds
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup icing sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • In large bowl, whisk together eggs, butter, lemon, lime and orange rinds and vanilla.
  • In separate bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, almonds and salt ; whisk into egg mixture.
  • Spoon by heaping 1 tbsp into each mould of 2 well-greased 12-mould madeleine pans.
  • Bake in centre of 350°F oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
  • Loosen with tip of knife. Invert onto rack and let cool.
  • Glaze: In small bowl, whisk sugar with lemon juice; brush over cooled madeleines.
  • (Make-ahead: Store in airtight container for up to 24 hours or freeze for up to 1 week.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.9, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 33.4, Sodium 58.1, Carbohydrate 11.3, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 7.9, Protein 1.5

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