Pin it Delicate, mermaid tail-inspired petits fours featuring colorful, airy madeleines with a hint of vanilla, dipped in white chocolate and adorned with shimmering sprinkles — perfect for refined afternoon teas or festive celebrations.
I have always loved adding a whimsical touch to my desserts, and these mermaid tail mignardises never fail to impress guests at gatherings.
Ingredients
- Unsalted butter: 100 g plus extra for greasing
- Large eggs: 2
- Granulated sugar: 90 g
- Pure vanilla extract: 1 tsp
- All-purpose flour: 110 g
- Baking powder: 1/2 tsp
- Fine sea salt: Pinch
- Food coloring gels: pastel blue, purple, pink, green
- White chocolate: 150 g, chopped
- Mermaid tail-shaped sprinkles or edible glitter: as needed
- Assorted sugar pearls: as needed
Instructions
- Preheat oven:
- Set to 180°C (350°F). Generously butter a madeleine pan and dust with flour, tapping out the excess.
- Melt butter:
- Melt in a small saucepan, then set aside to cool slightly.
- Mix eggs and sugar:
- Beat with electric mixer until pale and thick about 3 to 4 minutes. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Sift dry ingredients:
- Sift together flour baking powder and salt. Gently fold into egg mixture until just combined.
- Add melted butter:
- Gradually fold in until batter is smooth.
- Color batter:
- Divide batter into 3 to 4 small bowls. Tint each portion with different food coloring gels stirring until pastel shades are achieved.
- Fill pan:
- Using teaspoon spoon small amounts of each colored batter into prepared pan cavities swirling gently for marbled effect.
- Bake:
- For 10 to 12 minutes or until madeleines puffed and edges golden. Cool in pan for 2 minutes then transfer to wire rack.
- Melt white chocolate:
- In heatproof bowl over gently simmering water.
- Dip and decorate:
- Dip tips of madeleines into melted white chocolate then sprinkle with mermaid tail sprinkles edible glitter and sugar pearls. Place on parchment paper to set.
Pin it This recipe brings back fond memories of family tea times where everyone eagerly awaited the delicate colors and shapes of the mignardises.
Notes
Pair with floral teas or sparkling moscato for a delightful treat.
Required Tools
Electric mixer madeleine pan mixing bowls small saucepan sifter wire rack parchment paper
Allergen Information
Contains eggs wheat (gluten) milk (butter and white chocolate) May contain traces of nuts or soy check chocolate and decorations
Pin it These mignonardises are a perfect balance of delicate flavor and stunning appearance guaranteed to impress with every bite.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → What gives the madeleines their pastel colors?
Food coloring gels in pastel shades like blue, purple, pink, and green are gently folded into portions of the batter to achieve soft hues.
- → Can I add extra flavor to the batter?
Yes, finely grated lemon or orange zest can be incorporated to enhance the vanilla flavor with citrus notes.
- → How do I ensure the madeleines have a soft texture?
Beating eggs and sugar until pale and thick, folding ingredients gently, and using melted butter contribute to a light, airy crumb.
- → What is the best way to decorate these treats?
After cooling, dip the tips into melted white chocolate and immediately top with mermaid tail sprinkles, edible glitter, and sugar pearls.
- → What equipment is needed for baking?
A madeleine pan, electric mixer, mixing bowls, a small saucepan for melting butter, a sifter, wire rack, and parchment paper are key tools.