Madeleines Cherry Martini Twist (Version imprimable)
Light madeleines feature a sweet cherry martini glaze, combining buttery richness and fruity sophistication.
# Ingrédients:
→ Madeleine Base
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
06 - 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
07 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
08 - Pinch of salt
09 - Zest of 1 lemon
→ Cherry Martini Glaze
10 - 2/3 cup powdered sugar
11 - 1 tablespoon cherry liqueur
12 - 1 tablespoon gin or vodka
13 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
14 - 2 to 3 teaspoons cherry preserves, strained, optional
15 - Maraschino cherries, finely chopped, optional for garnish
# Étapes:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Generously butter and lightly flour a madeleine pan.
02 - Melt the butter in a saucepan and allow to cool to room temperature.
03 - In a mixing bowl, beat together eggs and granulated sugar with an electric mixer or whisk until very pale and thick, about 3 minutes.
04 - Stir in vanilla extract, almond extract, and lemon zest.
05 - Sift flour, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold into the egg mixture.
06 - Fold in melted and cooled butter just until incorporated.
07 - Spoon batter into prepared molds, filling each approximately three-quarters full.
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until golden and just springy to the touch.
09 - Remove from oven and carefully turn madeleines out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
10 - Whisk together powdered sugar, cherry liqueur, gin or vodka, lemon juice, and strained cherry preserves until smooth and pourable.
11 - Once madeleines are cool, dip or drizzle with cherry martini glaze. Garnish with chopped maraschino cherries if desired. Allow glaze to set before serving.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Elegant dessert with a twist
- Perfect for tea parties or cocktail hour
02 -
- This recipe contains eggs, wheat and dairy, plus almond extract which may be a tree nut allergen.
- Cherry liqueur and maraschino cherries may contain sulfites, always check ingredient labels.
03 -
- For a non alcoholic version, substitute cherry juice and tonic water for the liqueur and gin/vodka.
- Try adding a pinch of ground cardamom for extra flavor.