Madeleine Biscuits with Pastry Cream and Lemon Syrup
Madeleine Biscuits with Pastry Cream and Lemon Syrup is a delicate French dessert that features soft, buttery madeleine biscuits filled with rich pastry cream and topped with a tangy lemon syrup. Perfect for any occasion, this treat combines elegance and comfort in every bite, offering a delightful balance of flavors and textures.
Madeleine Biscuits with Pastry Cream and Lemon Syrup is a delightful, indulgent treat that combines soft, buttery madeleine biscuits with a rich, velvety pastry cream. The delicate texture of the madeleine is perfectly complemented by the sweet, tangy lemon syrup, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. Topped with fresh fruit for an extra burst of freshness, this dessert is both elegant and comforting—perfect for any occasion. Whether you're serving it at a dinner party or enjoying it as a personal treat, this recipe will impress with its layers of flavor and sophisticated presentation.
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 100 g sugar
- 50 g icing sugar
- Zest of one lemon
- 60 g milk or cream
- 160 g flour
- 50 g almond powder (or replace with flour)
- 7 g baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 150 g melted butter
- 500 ml milk
- 5 egg yolks
- 2 sachets of vanilla sugar (or 1 vanilla pod)
- 40 g cornstarch
- 100 g sugar
- 50 g butter
- 80 g sugar
- 40 g water
- 40 g lemon juice
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 280
- Protein: 5g
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Directions
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In a bowl, beat the 5 egg yolks.Mix 2 sachets of vanilla sugar, 40 g of cornstarch, and 100 g of sugar together well.Add 500 ml of milk and 50 g of butter to the mixture and heat on the stove, stirring continuously. Once the mixture becomes thick and sticky, remove it from the heat, and wrap it in a bowl, covering with a layer of plastic wrap or parchment paper to avoid a skin forming.
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In a bowl, mix 4 eggs, 100 g of sugar, 50 g of icing sugar, and the zest of one lemon. Add 60 g of milk (or cream), 160 g of flour, 50 g of almond powder (or more flour if preferred), 7 g of baking powder, a pinch of salt, and 150 g of melted butter. Stir to combine well. Pour the batter into a Madeleine mold. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for about 20 minutes, until golden and firm to the touch.
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In a small saucepan, combine 40 g of water, 40 g of lemon juice, and 80 g of sugar.Heat on the stove, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely. Once it reaches a syrupy consistency, remove from heat.
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Once the Madeleine biscuits are baked, pour the syrup over the top of each Madeleine.Add a generous amount of pastry cream on top of the biscuits. Optionally, decorate with fresh strawberries or other fruits of your choice. Enjoy your Madeleine Biscuits with Pastry Cream!
