Delicate Mermaid Tail Madeleines (Print Version)

Airy pastel madeleines with white chocolate glaze and shimmering sprinkles for elegant teatime treats.

# What You'll Need:

→ Madeleines

01 - 7 tbsp unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 7 tbsp granulated sugar
04 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
05 - 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
06 - 1/2 tsp baking powder
07 - Pinch of fine sea salt
08 - Food coloring gels in pastel blue, purple, pink, and green

→ Decoration

09 - 5 oz white chocolate, chopped
10 - Mermaid tail-shaped sprinkles or edible glitter
11 - Assorted sugar pearls

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Generously butter a madeleine pan and dust with flour, tapping out the excess.
02 - Melt the butter in a small saucepan and set aside to cool slightly.
03 - In a medium bowl, beat the eggs and sugar with an electric mixer until pale and thick, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in vanilla extract.
04 - Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt, then gently fold into the egg mixture until just combined.
05 - Gradually fold the melted butter into the batter until smooth.
06 - Divide the batter evenly among 3 to 4 small bowls and tint each with different food coloring gels until pastel tones are achieved.
07 - Using a teaspoon, spoon small amounts of each colored batter into the pan cavities, swirling gently to create a marbled pattern.
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the madeleines are puffed and edges turn golden. Cool in the pan for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
09 - Once cooled, melt the white chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water.
10 - Dip each madeleine tip into melted white chocolate, then immediately sprinkle with mermaid tail sprinkles, edible glitter, and sugar pearls. Place on parchment paper to set.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Colorful, airy madeleines
  • Perfect for refined afternoon teas
02 -
  • Use silicone madeleine molds for easy release
  • Pair with floral teas or sparkling moscato for a delightful treat
03 -
  • Add zest to batter for extra aroma
  • Use pastel food coloring gels for soft elegant colors
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