Mermaid Tail Airy Madeleines (Printable Version)

Airy vanilla madeleines tinted in pastel shades, dipped in white chocolate and decorated with shimmering sprinkles.

# What You Need:

→ Madeleines

01 - 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 7 tablespoons granulated sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
05 - 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
06 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
07 - Pinch of fine sea salt
08 - Food coloring gels (pastel blue, purple, pink, green)

→ Decoration

09 - 5.3 ounces white chocolate, chopped
10 - Mermaid tail-shaped sprinkles or edible glitter
11 - Assorted sugar pearls

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Generously butter a madeleine pan and dust with flour, tapping out the excess.
02 - Melt butter in a small saucepan, then set aside to cool slightly.
03 - In a medium bowl, beat eggs and sugar with an electric mixer until pale and thick, about 3–4 minutes. Stir in vanilla extract.
04 - Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt, then gently fold into the egg mixture until just combined.
05 - Gradually fold melted butter into batter until smooth.
06 - Divide batter evenly into 3 to 4 small bowls. Tint each with different food coloring gels to achieve pastel shades.
07 - Using a teaspoon, spoon small amounts of each colored batter into madeleine cavities, swirling gently to create a marbled effect.
08 - Bake for 10–12 minutes or until puffed and edges are golden. Cool in pan for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
09 - Once madeleines are completely cool, melt white chocolate in a heatproof bowl over gently simmering water.
10 - Dip tips of madeleines into melted white chocolate, immediately sprinkle with mermaid tail-shaped sprinkles, edible glitter, and sugar pearls. Place on parchment paper to set.

# Cooking Tips:

01 -
  • Colorful and airy madeleines
  • Dipped in white chocolate with shimmering sprinkles
02 -
  • Use silicone madeleine molds for easy release
  • Adding finely grated lemon or orange zest enhances flavor
03 -
  • Pair with floral teas or sparkling moscato for a delightful treat
  • Use pastel gels sparingly to keep colors soft and elegant
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