13 Reviews of French Madeleines

From: Akikobay

On Dec 8, 2003

What a great, easy-to-follow recipe! They took longer to make than they did to disappear off the platter, in fact, I'm pretty sure that these lemon-scented jewels disappered almost as quickly as they came out of the oven. I did manage to get a few into the freezer, but they were out of the freezer and on the counter this afternoon. (They do freeze very well.) No need to change this recipe at all, they are perfect. Make sure to grease the molds very well and remove the madelines from the pan immediately upon taking them out of the oven, they do tend to stick a bit otherwise. Thanks for sharing!

From: Smilyn

On Jul 9, 2007

These were pretty good. They tasted a little eggy than I hoped. My boss just adored them so I got some brownie points today... I'll use those for later. Anyway, I think next time I will add both the orange and lemon zest. Thanks!

From: mianbao

On May 7, 2004

Yes, these are delicious. And very easy to make. I did grease the molds well and didn't have any trouble getting them out, except for the first one or two, which I have not baked enough. Thank you for this recipe.

From: MarinasDaddy

On Jan 16, 2009

Very tasty and easy to make. If you do not have a non-stick pan, though, my advice is to lightly flour the pans. Remove the madeleines from the pan immediately after taking them out of the oven. Tap the edge of the pan as you turn them out onto the counter top. You might have to tap a couple of times.

From: Hanka

On Aug 5, 2007

I made them today. My first recipe to try.Very easy to make. Light and sponge and not too sweet. Excellent with afternoon tea or coffee.They didn't make the way to the freezer.

From: Tigerlillyblu

On Apr 23, 2007

AWESOME!!! I am a huge Barefoot Contessa fan, but I have to say these are better than her Coconut Madeleines #179755. Barefoot's madeleines taste good if you eat them right after you bake them, horrible the next day. Gingerbee's taste great the day of and the next day (air tight container. I varied my madeleines by drizzling chocolate sauce or strawberry sauce. Thank you for the posting!!!

From: cook5

On Mar 7, 2007

all i can say is all my goodness! these are excellent, so light in texture. This is the first time I have made madelines, I specificly went out to purchase the pans, I love these. If someone could let me know can you dip or galze these?

From: Chef #187027

On Jan 13, 2005

These are very easy to make. My kids ate them up faster than I could make them. My husband took them to work and every one really enjoyed them. I omitted the zest and they were still great tasting. They are being requested again for my husbands workplace.

From: Chef #485973

On May 30, 2007

These had great flavor but my madeleines turned out really dry. I think if you are going to use a dark madeleine pan then reduce baking time. That is the only reason why I think they came out dry.

From: ricreg

On Apr 18, 2008

Absolutely delicious and soooo easy to make! My two DDs could not get their hands off them after they leave the oven! A definite keeper!! )