These Hungarian-inspired Madeleines are soft, buttery, and slightly crisp on the edges, with a delicate vanilla and citrus flavor. Adding Hungarian cream makes them extra rich and tender—a perfect treat for tea time! ☕✨
🛒 Ingredients
🥚 2 large eggs (room temperature) 🍚 ½ cup (100g) sugar 🧂 Pinch of salt 🍋 1 tsp lemon zest (or vanilla extract) 🧈 6 tbsp (85g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled 🥛 ¼ cup (60ml) Hungarian cream (tejföl or sour cream) 🌾 ¾ cup (95g) all-purpose flour 🥄 ½ tsp baking powder 🧁 Powdered sugar (for dusting)
🔥 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Whisk Eggs & Sugar 🥣
Beat eggs and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
Add salt and lemon zest (or vanilla).
2️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients 🌾
In a bowl, whisk flour and baking powder.
Gradually fold into the egg mixture.
3️⃣ Add Butter & Hungarian Cream 🥛
Gently fold in melted butter and Hungarian cream (tejföl).
Let the batter rest in the fridge for 30 minutes.
4️⃣ Bake the Madeleines 🥮🔥
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Grease a Madeleine pan and spoon in the batter.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden.
5️⃣ Cool & Dust with Sugar ❄️✨
Let them cool for 5 minutes, then dust with powdered sugar.
💡 Pro Tips for the Perfect Madeleines
✅ Rest the batter for a fluffier texture! ✅ Use Hungarian tejföl for an authentic taste. ✅ Chill the pan before baking to help create the signature hump!
