Strawberry White Chocolate Madeleines
Strawberry White Chocolate Madeleines are delicate French sponge cakes with crisp edges, tender centers, and bursts of fresh strawberries and creamy white chocolate. These elegant shell-shaped treats are perfect for tea time, brunch, or a light dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 24 madeleines
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, finely diced
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
- Powdered sugar, optional for dusting
Instructions
- Grease and lightly flour a madeleine pan, then preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Beat the eggs and granulated sugar until pale, thick, and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract, honey, and optional lemon zest.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture until just combined.
- Slowly fold in the melted butter until the batter is smooth.
- Carefully stir in the diced strawberries and white chocolate.
- Cover the batter and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared madeleine molds, filling each about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers spring back when gently touched.
- Cool the madeleines in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.
Notes
- Chilling the batter helps create the signature madeleine hump.
- Pat thawed frozen strawberries completely dry before adding them to the batter.
- Drizzle melted white chocolate or dip half of each madeleine for an elegant finish.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Freeze for up to 2 months and warm plain madeleines in a 300°F (150°C) oven for 3–5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 madeleine
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
