Orange Madeleines with Dark Chocolate
Light, fluffy madeleines bursting with bright citrus flavor, dipped in smooth, rich dark chocolate. Perfect for a fancy breakfast or elegant dessert.
ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- Zest of 1 large orange
- 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
- 4 oz dark chocolate, chopped
steps
- 1.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a madeleine pan.
- 2.
In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, eggs and sugar until pale and creamy.
- 3.
In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Add orange zest and whisk.
- 4.
Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and gently fold together until just combined. Add fresh orange juice and fold again.
- 5.
Fill each madeleine mold ¾ full with batter. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
- 6.
Allow to cool for a few minutes in the pan, remove and cool completely on a wire rack.
- 7.
Melt chocolate in a small bowl over simmering water. Dip one end of each madeleine into chocolate and let set on a baking sheet.