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Madeleines with Lemon Curd

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Classic French madeleines with a soft, spongy texture, filled with bright and tangy homemade lemon curd, and finished with a dusting of powdered sugar.

Ingredients

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  • For the Lemon Curd:
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice (120 ml)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (114 grams)
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (28 grams)
  • For the Madeleines:
  • 3 eggs
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar (151 grams)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (120 grams)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda (3 grams)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (plus more for greasing pan)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (2 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (4 grams)
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

  1. Make the Lemon Curd: In a saucepan over medium-low heat, warm lemon juice and sugar until sugar dissolves.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and yolks until pale.
  3. Slowly drizzle in the warm lemon mixture, one tablespoon at a time, whisking constantly.
  4. Return the mixture to the saucepan and whisk over low heat until thickened to a pudding-like consistency.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in butter.
  6. Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap directly touching the surface, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  7. Make the Madeleines: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a madeleine pan with butter.
  8. In a large bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until pale and foamy.
  9. Add flour and baking soda; stir gently to combine.
  10. Mix in lemon zest, vanilla, and melted butter until the batter is smooth and thick.
  11. Chill batter in the fridge for 15 minutes.
  12. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of batter into each mold. Bake for 9–10 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are puffed.
  13. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  14. Fill a pastry bag with lemon curd and pipe into the hump of each madeleine until curd slightly oozes out.
  15. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure the lemon curd is fully chilled before piping into the madeleines.
  • Don’t overfill the molds to avoid overflow.
  • Madeleines are best enjoyed the same day they’re filled.

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