Nightcap Madeleines with Affogato

Name: Nightcap Madeleines with Affogato
Yield: Yield: 12 madeleines
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 large egg, room temperature; ½ cup flour; 1 pint vanilla bean ice cream; 1 tbsp and 1 teaspoon grand Marnier Liqueur (or frozen orange juice concentrate), plus additional for serving; 1 tsp freshly grated orange zest; ¼ cup good-quality espresso for each madeleine you’re serving; 6 tbsp (¾ stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus 4 tbsp for pan (optional); ½ cup granulated sugar

Preparation info

Yield:
12
madeleines

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Madeleines

By Barbara Feldman Morse

Published 2014

About

Serving grand marnier madeleines alongside a traditional affogato—vanilla ice cream with a shot of hot espresso poured over top—is a magical pairing.

Ingredients

6 tbsp (¾ stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus 4 tbsp for pan (optional)

Europe
France
Dinner
Cake
Mediterranean
Vegetarian

Method

Place rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350°F. Coat one 12-shell pan with baking spray, or melt 4 tablespoons of butter and brush into each mold.