How To Make Irresistible Meyer Lemon Madeleines
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 8 minutes
Yields: 4 servings
Welcome to a delightful journey into the world of sweet treats, where we’re crafting the zesty, irresistible Meyer Lemon Madeleines! These little wonders are not only visually enchanting but also pack a refreshing punch of flavor that’ll make your taste buds dance with joy.
First things first, let’s crank up that oven to a toasty 375°F. While it warms up, gather your trusty madeleine pan. Give it a spritz of cooking spray unless it’s nonstick, then you can skip that step. Now let’s get ready to whip up some magic!
In a large mixing bowl, crack those two eggs and let in their golden beauty. Add in one-third cup of cane sugar followed by a pinch of sea salt. Get yourself an electric mixer and beat the mixture until it transforms into a pale, fluffy cloud—around five minutes of whisking should do the trick! This mixture should look like a light, frothy dream.
Once you’ve achieved that delightful fluffiness, it’s time to infuse some flavor. Toss in half a teaspoon of vanilla extract and a quarter teaspoon of lemon oil. The scent alone will have you dancing in the kitchen! Don’t forget to sprinkle in half a cup of sifted all-purpose flour, sprinkling it gently over the egg mixture so it lands softly, like a gentle snowfall.
Using a low setting on your mixer, combine everything until just blended. Grab your rubber spatula and lovingly fold in a teaspoon of zesty lemon zest and half of those luscious four tablespoons of melted coconut oil. Be gentle here! You don’t want to deflate your fluffy masterpiece. Once that’s all mixed in, fold in the remaining coconut oil like a culinary hug.
Now comes the fun part—dividing your batter! Grab a heaping tablespoon of that aromatic batter and place it into each mold of your prepared madeleine pan. You want to fill each cavity generously, but leave a smidge of space for them to puff up. It’s like giving them room to breathe while they bake!
Slide that pan into your preheated oven and let the magic unfold for about 5 to 8 minutes. Keep an eye on them; they’ll know when they’re ready if the tops spring back when you gently poke them. Once they’re finished, pull them out and flip the pan over onto a wire rack. Give it a gentle tap—a little love tap—and watch as your gorgeous madeleines pop right out! They should look like little golden shells, taunting you to take a bite.
Once they’ve cooled down just enough to handle without burning your fingers off, it’s time to make them even more tantalizing. Grab that powdered sugar and give your madeleines a glorious dusting. It’s snowing sweet goodness on these delicate delights!
These Meyer Lemon Madeleines are ideal for sharing, but let’s be real—saving a few for yourself is a must! They’re perfect for any occasion, especially the ones where you sprinkle a little love into every bite. Whether it’s for a cozy afternoon tea, a romantic dinner, or just because you want to indulge, these delightful bites will win hearts all around. Happy baking!

Printable Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup cane sugar
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon oil
- 1/2 cup sifted all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons cooking spray (if needed)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and prepare your madeleine pan with cooking spray if it's not nonstick.
- 2. In a large mixing bowl, crack two eggs and add one-third cup of cane sugar and a pinch of sea salt.
- 3. Using an electric mixer, beat the mixture until it becomes pale and fluffy, about five minutes.
- 4. Add half a teaspoon of vanilla extract and a quarter teaspoon of lemon oil to the mixture.
- 5. Gently sprinkle in half a cup of sifted all-purpose flour and mix on a low setting until just blended.
- 6. Fold in a teaspoon of lemon zest and half of the four tablespoons of melted coconut oil with a rubber spatula.
- 7. Fold in the remaining coconut oil gently.
- 8. Fill each cavity of the madeleine pan with a heaping tablespoon of batter, leaving a little space for them to puff up.
- 9. Bake in the preheated oven for 5 to 8 minutes, checking for doneness when the tops spring back when poked.
- 10. Once baked, flip the pan onto a wire rack and gently tap to release the madeleines.
- 11. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
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