Lemon Pistachio Madeleines by @millsandbuns

30 min
Hard

18 servings

🍬

140 g

Caster Sugar

🍋

0.64 lemon

Lemon Zest

🥚

160 g

Eggs

🍯

19 ml

Honey

🌿

6.4 ml

Vanilla Extract

🌾

160 g

Flour

🧁

5.1 g

Baking Powder

🧈

150 g

Butter

🥛

32 ml

Milk

💚

38 g

Pistachios

🧈

Butter

🌾

Flour

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/18

    Finely zest half a lemon, avoiding the bitter white pith.

    lemon zest
    🔪fine grater

  2. Step 2/18

    Rub the caster sugar and lemon zest together with your fingertips until fragrant and moist.

    caster sugar
    lemon zest
    🥣mixing bowl

  3. Step 3/18

    Add the eggs, honey, and vanilla extract to the lemon sugar.

    eggs
    honey
    vanilla extract
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄measuring spoons

  4. Step 4/18

    Whisk the egg mixture until it becomes pale, light, and airy.

    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄whisk

  5. Step 5/18

    Add the flour and baking powder to the whipped egg mixture.

    flour
    baking powder
    🥣mixing bowl
    ⚖️kitchen scale
    🥄measuring spoons

  6. Step 6/18

    Fold the dry ingredients into the batter gently until no dry streaks remain.

    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄rubber spatula

  7. Step 7/18

    Melt 120 g butter and let it cool slightly until warm but not hot.

    butter
    🥣mixing bowl

  8. Step 8/18

    Whisk the melted butter into the batter until smooth and fully incorporated.

    butter
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄whisk

  9. Step 9/18

    Stir 25 ml milk into the batter until evenly combined.

    milk
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄rubber spatula

  10. Step 10/18

    Fold the chopped pistachios through the batter until evenly distributed.

    pistachios
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄rubber spatula

  11. Step 11/18

    Transfer the batter to an airtight container or piping bag and seal it tightly.

    🫙airtight container
    🛍️piping bag
    🥄rubber spatula

  12. Step 12/18

    Refrigerate the batter for at least 12 hours until thoroughly chilled.

    🫙airtight container
    🛍️piping bag

  13. Step 13/18

    Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) while the batter remains cold.

  14. Step 14/18

    Brush the madeleine pan with melted butter, coating every shell-shaped cavity.

    butter
    🧁madeleine pan
    🖌️pastry brush

  15. Step 15/18

    Dust the buttered madeleine pan lightly with flour and tap out any excess.

    flour
    🧁madeleine pan

  16. Step 16/18

    Pipe the cold batter into the prepared cavities, filling each cavity about three-quarters full.

    🛍️piping bag
    🧁madeleine pan

  17. Step 17/18

    Bake the madeleines at 200°C (400°F) for 4 minutes.

    🧁madeleine pan

  18. Step 18/18

    Reduce the oven temperature to 160°C (320°F) and bake for 6 more minutes until golden and springy.

    🧁madeleine pan

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Sweeteners, Fruit, Dairy, Eggs, Flavorings, Grains, Leavening Agents, Nuts

Ingredients

Caster sugar, Lemon zest, Eggs, Honey, Vanilla extract, Flour, Baking powder, Butter, Milk, Pistachios

Allergens

Eggs, Gluten, Wheat, Milk, Tree nuts

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian

Calories

128 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 2.3g, Carbohydrates: 14.6g, Total fat: 6.9g, Saturated fat: 3.7g, Fiber: 0.5g, Sugars: 8.1g, Sodium: 38mg

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 29mg, Iron: 0.7mg, Potassium: 52mg, Phosphorus: 48mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 82mcg, Vitamin C: 1mg, Vitamin D: 0.3mcg, Vitamin E: 0.4mg, Folate: 18mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

10 minutes

Overall

30 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Hard (3/4)

Steps

18 steps

Equipments

Utensils

mixing bowl, fine grater, whisk, rubber spatula, measuring spoons, kitchen scale, piping bag, madeleine pan, pastry brush, airtight container

Appliances

refrigerator, oven

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Dessert, Snack, Pastry

Occasions

Breakfast, Brunch, Afternoon tea, Holiday baking, Winter

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@millsandbuns

Origin

Cuisine

French

Geographic

France, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Tender, Light, Buttery, Crisp edges, Nutty

Flavors

Lemon, Pistachio, Buttery, Sweet, Vanilla, Honey

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

room temperature

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 days (Store completely cooled madeleines in an airtight container,Keep away from sunlight and humidity), fridge : 5 days (Store in an airtight container,Bring to room temperature or warm briefly before serving), freezer : 60 days (Freeze completely cooled madeleines in a freezer-safe airtight container,Separate layers with parchment paper,Thaw at room temperature)