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    Limoncello Madeleines

    Published: Jul 2, 2021

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    Limoncello Madeleines

    Originally published August 15, 2011. Updated on 7/2/2021

    A small pile of sugar dusted Limoncello Madeleines, on a napkin lined plate.

    Madeleines are pretty, dainty, tasty little bites of cake. My recipe for Limoncello Madeleines - from “The Spirited Baker” is a step above!

    What are Madeleines?

    Madeleines are a traditional tea cake - almost a cookie - from northeastern France.

    While there are several different variants of flavor for the cakes, one thing is pretty much constant - the shape.

    Madeleines are baked using a special pan with shallow, shell shaped indentations. Very pretty!

    Madeleine pans can be purchased at many department and home goods stores, or online.


    A small pile of sugar dusted Limoncello Madeleines, on a napkin lined plate.

    Limoncello Madeleines

    Traditional Madeleines are great as is... but the addition of a citrusy liqueur kicks it up a notch.

    If Limoncello isn't your thing, try this with Grand Marnier, even Triple Sec for a new take on a classic!

    Alternatively, try omitting the zest and liqueur, and using 1-2 teaspoon of homemade flavor extract. Such a simple, elegant treat... but the possibilities are endless!

    A small pile of sugar dusted Limoncello Madeleines, on a napkin lined plate.

    Cover Image for 'The Spirited Baker'cookbook.

    This recipe comes from my first cookbook, The Spirited Baker. It’s FULL of fun, tasty recipes using spirits and liqueurs for flavour – you should check it out:

    Combining liqueurs with more traditional baking ingredients can yield spectacular results.Try Mango Mojito Upside Down Cake, Candy Apple Flan, Jalapeno Beer Peanut Brittle, Lynchburg Lemonade Cupcakes, Pina Colada Rum Cake, Strawberry Daiquiri Chiffon Pie, and so much more.

    To further add to your creative possibilities, the first chapter teaches how to infuse spirits to make both basic and cream liqueurs, as well as home made flavor extracts! This book contains over 160 easy to make recipes, with variation suggestions to help create hundreds more! Order your hard copy here on my website, through Amazon, or through any major bookseller.

    A small pile of sugar dusted Limoncello Madeleines, on a napkin lined plate.

    More Boozy Desserts

    Looking for more desserts with spirit? Here are a few more recipes that feature liqueur as a flavouring ingredient:

    Bahama Mama Torte
    Bananas Foster Pavlova
    Boozy Chocolate Haystack Cookies
    Boozy Crème Brûlée
    Boozy Raspberry-Peach Bread Pudding
    Jalapeno Beer Baklava
    Mango Mojito Upside Down Cake
    Melon Ball Trifle
    Peachy Southern Comfort Cheesecake
    Poached Pears
    Rum Runner Trifle
    Southern Comfort Peach Popsicles
    Tropical Fruit & Rum Cookies

    ... and be sure to check out my "Spirited Baking & Cooking Recipes" category for more!

    A small pile of sugar dusted Limoncello Madeleines, on a napkin lined plate.

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    Limoncello Madeleines

    Madeleines are pretty, dainty, tasty little bites of cake. My recipe for Limoncello Madeleines - from “The Spirited Baker” kicks it up a notch!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time12 mins
    Total Time22 mins
    Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine: French
    Servings: 24 Madeleines
    Calories: 108kcal
    Author: Marie Porter

    Equipment

    Madeleines Pan

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ cups Cake Flour
    • 2 teaspoon Baking Powder
    • 5 Large Eggs
    • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
    • ½ cup Butter melted
    • 1 tablespoon Limoncello Liqueur
    • Zest of 1 lemon
    • Confectioners / Icing / Powdered Sugar optional
    • Chocolate optional

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°F). Generously grease Madeleine pan with shortening.
    • Sift flour and baking powder together into a bowl, set aside.
    • Combine eggs and sugar, beat until very pale yellow. Add butter, liqueur, and lemon zest, mix until well combined.
    • Add dry ingredients to mixing bowl of wet ingredients, stir until well incorporated and smooth.
    • Spoon 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of batter into each prepared Madeleine mold cavity. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden. Turn Madeleines out onto a clean dishtowel, cool.
    • To serve, dust Madeleines with a little powdered sugar, or dip 1 end/side of each shell into melted chocolate.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 88mg | Potassium: 20mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 168IU | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg

    A small pile of sugar dusted Limoncello Madeleines, on a napkin lined plate.

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