Lime and Ginger Madeleine Cookies
Madeleines are a famous French treat characterized by a crispy crust and a soft center. They are delicious! Traditionally, they are baked in shell-shaped molds, but any other small molds will work; the batter layer should be approximately 1-2 cm, no more.
- Total cooking time
- not set
- Number of servings
- 20
- Recipe difficulty
- 3 / 5
Ingredients
for 20 servings
- eggs 3
- sugar 150 g
- butter 150 g
- flour 150 g
- lime
- ginger
Instructions
Step 1 of 13
Zest the lime.
Step 2 of 13
Finely chop it.
Step 3 of 13
Squeeze the juice from the lime (about 50 ml will be needed).
Step 4 of 13
Grate the ginger on a fine grater. 1 tsp of grated ginger is required.
Step 5 of 13
Melt the butter. Cool to room temperature.
Step 6 of 13
Beat the eggs with sugar until a fluffy foam forms.
Step 7 of 13
Add the lime zest.
Step 8 of 13
Add the lime juice.
Step 9 of 13
Add the ginger.
Step 10 of 13
Gently mix (using the lowest mixer speed).
Step 11 of 13
Add the flour. Gently mix.
Step 12 of 13
Add the butter. Gently mix.
Step 13 of 13
Lightly grease the molds with butter. Pour in the batter. Place in an oven preheated to 180 degrees. Bake for 10–15 minutes.