These little brown butter bourbon madeleines are the cutest.
They’re rich and satisfying despite being only a bite or two, and every single
morsel is loaded with flavor- first butter and then bourbon, followed by rich
chocolate and pecans. These treats are entirely decadent to enjoy, plus just
look at them. They’re adorable. Who wouldn’t want to dive into these?
If you’re a little unsure on browning butter, don’t worry-
I’ve got you covered with a tutorial here. Not sure about ganache? Got you covered on that too.
The ganache on these brown butter bourbon madeleines isn’t 100% necessary, but
I think that added element contributes loads of flavor and makes these little
guys over the top. If you’d rather keep them plain Jane, a simple sprinkle of
confectioner’s sugar would do nicely too. Your choice.
INGREDIENTS
For the madeleines:
- 7 tablespoons (100 gm) unsalted butter, plus more for buttering the pan
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup (70 gm) sugar
- 1-1/2 tablespoons bourbon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup (70 gm) all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the topping:
- ½ cup (120 gm) heavy whipping cream
- 4 ounces chopped dark chocolate (I use 60-70% cocoa baking bars)
- 1 tablespoon bourbon
- ½ cup (55 gm) finely chopped toasted pecans
INSTRUCTIONS
To make the madeleines:
- Place the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat and brown it. Allow the butter to melt completely and the continue cooking, stirring the whole time, until golden flecks appear at the bottom of the pan and the mixture begins to smell warm and nutty. Do not burn the butter. Remove the mixture from heat and pour immediately into a small bowl.
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full recipe : thewoodandspoon.com
