Pesto and Pine Nut Madeleines

Name: Pesto and Pine Nut Madeleines
Yield: Yield: 12 madeleines
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: ¾ tsp baking powder ½ cup (1 stick) salted butter, room temperature, plus 2 tbsp for pan (optional); ¾ tsp baking powder ½ cup (1 stick) salted butter, room temperature, plus 2 tbsp for pan (optional); 1 tsp salt; 1 cup all-purpose flour; ½ cup grated parmesan cheese, divided; ½ cup grated parmesan cheese, divided; ⅓ cup roasted unsalted pine nuts; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; ⅓ cup pesto, store bought or homemade; 2 tsp granulated sugar; 2 large eggs, room temperature

Preparation info

Yield:
12
madeleines

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Madeleines

By Barbara Feldman Morse

Published 2014

About

There’s something about fresh, homemade pesto that feels nourishing. When added to these madeleines, it creates a savory treat that tastes great on its own and even better when paired with your favorite Italian fare.

Ingredients

½ cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
1 cup all-purpose flour
1

Europe
Italy
France
Dinner
Starter
Mediterranean
Vegetarian
Cake
Microwave

Method

Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat oven to 350°F. Coat one 12-shell pan with baking spray, or brush with melted butter.
Sprinkle ¼ cup