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Madeleines with passionfruit and basil

8/6/2015

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Madeleines with passionfruit and basil - an original recipe by Liz Posmyk Good Things
'What happened to the rest of the madeleines?' asked the man of the house, sounding very disappointed. 'Oh, there was only a few left and I ate them,' I replied, suddenly feeling guilty. 'I've been out on a truffle hunt in the bitter cold and needed something yummy to warm me up,' I pleaded. 'But don't worry, I'll bake some more first thing in the morning,' I added, hoping it would cheer him.

Madeleines and the like don't last too long at my place. We both love to 'schnack' on delicious little morsels, particularly when they are fresh out of the oven. My Peter is particularly fond of madeleines, those petite shell-like cakes. Indeed, it was he that christened my madeleine tin a couple of years ago. I still remember how good the kitchen smelled when I arrived home that day, and how very pleased he was with himself, too. Ü 

So, as promised, I made two more batches the following morning. Needless to say they did not last too long at all. Especially given that I'd baked madeleines with my special flavour combination of passionfruit and basil. An original recipe that I happen to be very pleased with, even if I do say so. Enjoy xo

MADELEINES WITH PASSIONFRUIT AND BASIL
Juice and pulp from 2-3 passionfruit*
100g unsalted butter
1 teaspoon honey
2 free-range eggs
70g vanilla-infused caster sugar
80g plain (AP) flour or plain gluten free flour, sifted
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
25g almond meal (ground almonds)
2 teaspoons dried basil flakes (the fresher the better)
icing sugar to dust

Preheat your oven to 175-180 degrees C (depending on how hot your oven gets). Melt 80g of the butter (reserving the remainder to grease the madeleine tin) and stir in the honey. Set aside and allow to cool.

Combine the eggs and sugar in a Pyrex bowl, or the bowl of a stand mixer, and whisk until the mixture is light and creamy. In a separate bowl, combine the flour with the baking powder, then using a balloon whisk, stir in the almond meal. Now, fold the dry ingredients into the egg/sugar mixture, then add the honey and melted butter, followed by the passionfruit juice and pulp, and the dried basil. Stir until the mixture is combined.

Brush the remaining melted butter over the madeleine tin, greasing each cavity. Then spoon in the batter, filling the moulds to 3/4. The depressions in my tin hold a soupspoon full of batter each. 

Pop the tray into the preheated oven and bake for about 14 minutes, until the madeleines are golden brown. Remove from the oven and, using a fork or skewer, carefully transfer the warm madeleines to a cooling rack. Working quickly, brush the tray again with melted butter, and repeat the process with the remaining mixture. Makes around 30, depending on the size of your madeleine tray. Dust the madeleines with icing sugar and serve immediately. 

* I'm conscious that some of my overseas readers are unable to source fresh passionfruit. If this is the case, or if passionfruit is out of season, use a 170g can of passionfruit pulp.

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Madeleine tin by Liz Posmyk Good Things
Madeleines with passionfruit and basil by Liz Posmyk Good Things
Tell me dear readers and fellow cooks, do you love eating freshly baked morsels, such as madeleines? Can you stop at just one or two? Or are you naughty, like me? ♥♥♥

42 Comments
Andrea
6/6/2015 08:55:15 pm

I love Madeleines too Liz, am going to do your recipe tomorrow because I have a tin of passion fruit pulp in my pantry. However, would I be able to get away without using the almond meal as I haven't any , and it's the long weekend? By the way, I have got the dinkiest little mini Madeleine tin too, I love it, pure impulse buy hehhee! Xx

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Lizzy
6/6/2015 09:30:48 pm

Hi Andrea... yes, that should be fine... it's only 25g... PS keep your almond meal in the freezer... it won't go rancid! xxo

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Kyrstie @AFreshLegacy link
6/6/2015 10:49:14 pm

Passion fruit and basil sounds divine! I have never tried to made Madeleines and you make them sound so easy. Lovely

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Lizzy
7/6/2015 02:25:39 pm

It is a lovely combination, Kyrstie. They are easy, but can be tricky at first. x

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Jennifer @ Milk and Honey link
7/6/2015 12:01:13 am

Oh, I'm definitely naughty. I wouldn't be able to resist a plateful of these little beauties.

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Lizzy
7/6/2015 02:25:08 pm

Thanks Jennifer, madeleines are hard to resist, aren't they : D

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Mandy link
7/6/2015 04:14:05 am

Oh, how lovely it would be to share a few of these with you and a cup of tea in your kitchen Lizzy.
Have a wonderful week ahead.
:-) Mandy xo

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Lizzy
7/6/2015 02:26:12 pm

Wouldn't that be grand, Mandy. Have a fab week too, lovely lady xoxo

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Glenda link
7/6/2015 04:35:34 am

Hiya Liz, I have to stop at two otherwise I wouldn't be able to get through the door.

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Lizzy
7/6/2015 02:26:31 pm

Sigh, Glenda, I am hearing ya!

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DavId link
7/6/2015 05:25:18 am

Naughty. Definitely naughty. Luckily, passionfruit is easily found here, and I look forward to making them. Do you think I can use fresh basil instead of dried? Madeleines are definitely one of my favorite little treats, and I just discovered I had mini madeleine pans, too! More is better, right?

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Lizzy
7/6/2015 02:24:43 pm

More IS better, David :D Yes, try with fresh basil... the frost has killed mine. Or you could dry some fresh for maximum flavour!

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John / Kitchen Riffs link
7/6/2015 07:39:34 am

Love madeleines! Mrs KR makes excellent ones. Never with passionfruit, though -- have to put the bug in her ear. ;-) Good stuff -- thanks.

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Lizzy
7/6/2015 02:26:59 pm

OOooh, I must check out your blog, John and see the Mrs KR madeleines! x

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Jane link
7/6/2015 10:35:18 am

Like you two, I am a bit of a schnacker Liz. These look just perfect for the job! What an interesting combination with the basil and passionfruit. Good idea in the comments above about keeping almond meal in the freezer. You know I'm not much of a cook but I reckon even I could stretch to giving these a go!

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Lizzy
7/6/2015 02:27:54 pm

Ah, another schnacker... a girl after my own heart! You know, I'd love to hear how you like them if you do bake some xx

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Francesca link
7/6/2015 11:44:07 am

Lovely Liz, so light and unusual.

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Lizzy
7/6/2015 02:27:16 pm

Francesca, thanks so much x

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Amanda link
7/6/2015 12:24:29 pm

Mmm, I can almost smell these from the images. I love any baked morsels - and have the hips and bum to prove it.

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Lizzy
7/6/2015 02:28:19 pm

Oh, I know what you mean, Amanda... I have the 'tum' too!!!

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Maureen link
7/6/2015 01:31:21 pm

That's the same pan I have but your madaleines look heaps better than mine. Time to get back in the kitchen. :)

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Lizzy
7/6/2015 02:23:56 pm

Sounds like a wonderful excuse to make another batch, eh? : D

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Tandy | Lavender and Lime link
7/6/2015 07:14:39 pm

I so want to try and make these. Will have to save up for a pan :)

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Lizzy
12/6/2015 12:35:35 pm

A worthwhile investment, Tandy : )

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Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella link
7/6/2015 07:23:52 pm

Good choice Lizzy especially with so many passionfruit at the market at the moment!

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Lizzy
12/6/2015 12:35:51 pm

Yes indeed!

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Laura (Tutti Dolci) link
8/6/2015 10:46:12 am

Such pretty madeleines, the flavor sounds lovely!

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Lizzy
12/6/2015 12:36:10 pm

Thanks Laura, it is rather divine x

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e / dig in hobart link
8/6/2015 01:27:28 pm

i'm definitely naughty! but then again, I live alone, so who's to know how many fresh-from-the-oven treats I eat?!
my basil got obliterated in last week's frost, but I do have some passionfruit from a friend of mum's...these may be baked next weekend!

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Lizzy
12/6/2015 12:36:40 pm

Oh Elizabeth, you are so fortunate to have home grown fruit! Envious. Let me know if you do bake these x

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Liz link
8/6/2015 02:20:54 pm

Oh, these gems look heavenly! Your tin is just a bit different from mine---I love the definition of your madeleines---they're beautiful.

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Lizzy
12/6/2015 12:37:00 pm

Thanks ever so much, Liz x

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Fiona Ryan link
8/6/2015 09:24:10 pm

There's no denying it, madeleines are truly delicious and are a favourite here too!

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Lizzy
12/6/2015 12:37:18 pm

Kindred spirits!

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Gerlinde @ sunnycovechef link
9/6/2015 05:11:25 pm

Definitely naughty, I could never stop at one. They look so delicious and tempting.

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Lizzy
12/6/2015 12:37:35 pm

Someone after my own heart! x

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Glamorous Glutton link
10/6/2015 03:31:12 am

I love Madelaines, they are full of promise. Mr Glam sees them as dull, no cream, no chocolate. But how wrong he is, perhaps I can change his mind with your wonderful flavour combination. GG

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Lizzy
12/6/2015 12:37:57 pm

I hope so, Amanda! Thanks for stopping by x

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Beck link
12/6/2015 12:35:44 am

We all love madeleines, and what a wonderful sounding flavour combination - great idea Liz!

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Lizzy
12/6/2015 12:38:23 pm

Thanks Beck. I love things that are unusual! x

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the hungry mum link
27/8/2015 08:29:07 pm

what stunning morsels! I bake most days and I don't have a sweet tooth so I am not usually tempted by cakes etc. Having said that I have some dark chocolate brownies baking as I type and the smell is insanely good so ask me again in an hour :)

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Fiona link
21/10/2015 02:53:41 am

ooo I have both basil and passion fruit booming in my garden at the moment!

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