Elevate your baking with these exquisite Chocolate Madeleines, each featuring a luscious Speculoos spread center. This recipe combines the delicate texture of traditional madeleines with rich chocolate and the sweet, cinnamon-rich flavor of Speculoos. Perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself, these madeleines are a delightful blend of flavors and textures.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe: These Chocolate Madeleines with a Speculoos center are a delightful treat that balances the light, spongy texture of the cake with the creamy, spiced filling. The combination of dark chocolate and Speculoos offers a depth of flavor that’s both unique and satisfying, making these madeleines perfect for any occasion. They’re simple to make yet look and taste gourmet, ensuring they’ll be a hit with both adults and children alike.
Perfect Occasion: These madeleines are ideal for tea parties, coffee breaks, or as a refined dessert at dinner parties. They’re also great for festive occasions like Christmas or Easter, where the cinnamon spice of the Speculoos can really shine. Additionally, they make wonderful gifts when beautifully packaged.
Decoration Tips:
- Dust with Icing Sugar: A light dusting of icing sugar just before serving can add an elegant touch and highlight the distinctive shell shape of the madeleines.
- Drizzle with Chocolate: Enhance their chocolate flavor with a drizzle of melted chocolate over the top once they’ve cooled.
- Serve with Coffee or Tea: Pair these madeleines with a strong coffee or a light tea to complement their rich flavors.
Ingredients:
- Flour: 160g
- Sugar: 125g
- Melted and cooled butter: 125g
- Eggs: 4
- Baking powder: 1/2 packet
- Melted dark chocolate: 100g
- Speculoos spread: 100g
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: 20g
- Prepare the Batter:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Gradually incorporate the melted butter and dark chocolate into the egg mixture.
- Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder, then fold into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Assemble the Madeleines:
- Spoon a small amount of batter into each madeleine mold.
- Add a dollop of Speculoos spread in the center of each, then cover with a little more batter to seal the spread inside.
- Bake:
- Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
- Bake the madeleines for about 10 minutes, or until they are puffed up and just set.
Enjoy: Let the madeleines cool slightly before removing them from the molds. Serve warm or at room temperature to fully appreciate their rich chocolate flavor and soft, spicy center. These Chocolate Madeleines with a Speculoos heart are sure to delight and impress with every bite!
