Raspberry Madeleines

Sep 9, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Shell-shaped raspberry madeleines on a plate, showing their golden humps and ridged sides

These delicate French madeleines feature a tender foamed butter sponge with pure raspberry purée and vanilla bean paste for a fragrant, moist, and buttery treat.

Prep 30 min

Cook 12 min

Cooling 20 min

Total 1 hr 2 min

Yield 20 madeleines

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Ingredients

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madeleines

1.0 cup (120.0 g)all-purpose flour
1.0 tsp (4.0 g)baking powder
¼ tsp (1.5 g)pinch of fine sea salt
2.0 largeeggs
½ cup (100.0 g)granulated sugar
1.0 tsp (5.0 g)vanilla bean paste
8.0 tbsp (113.0 g)unsalted butter, melted and cooled
⅓ cup (80.0 ml)raspberry purée, reduced and cooled

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Generously butter and flour a 20-cup madeleine pan, tapping out excess flour.
In a small saucepan, gently simmer fresh or frozen raspberries (about 1 cup or 125 g) over medium heat until reduced by half and thickened, about 10-15 minutes. Strain through a fine mesh to remove seeds, then cool completely.
In a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the eggs, granulated sugar, and vanilla bean paste on high speed until pale, thick, and tripled in volume, about 5–7 minutes. This foamed sponge base is essential for tender madeleines.
Sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture in two additions using a silicone spatula, being careful to maintain as much air as possible.
Fold the melted and cooled unsalted butter into the batter gradually in three additions. Then gently fold in the raspberry purée until evenly incorporated but without deflating the batter.
Cover the batter with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to firm up. This chilling helps achieve the signature hump on the madeleines.
Spoon the batter into the prepared madeleine pan, filling each shell almost to the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Remove the pan from the oven and immediately turn out the madeleines onto a wire rack to cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Tips

For a more intense vanilla flavor, split a vanilla bean and scrape the seeds into the batter in addition to the vanilla bean paste.
Chilling the batter is key to getting the classic rose-shaped hump; do not skip or shorten this step.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make raspberry madeleines?

Plan on 30 minutes of prep and 12 minutes of cooking, plus 20 minutes to chill. The recipe makes 18–20 madeleines.

How should I store raspberry madeleines?

Store leftover madeleines in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Reheat briefly in a warm oven before serving to refresh their tenderness.

Can I make raspberry madeleines ahead?

Prepare and chill the batter up to 8 hours in advance, then bake just before serving.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 1 tsp vanilla bean paste (5 g). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

These delicate French madeleines feature a tender foamed butter sponge with pure raspberry purée and vanilla bean paste for a fragrant, moist, and buttery treat.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 20 servings this recipe makes.

92 Calories / serving

5.1g Fat

10.3g Carbs

1.3g Protein

5.4g Sugar

Whole recipe (20 servings): ~1840 cal · 102g fat · 206g carbs · 26g protein · 108g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 92 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 17 min·1.0 mi·~2000 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 12 min·0.6 mi·~1200 steps
Moderate cycling 9 min·1.8 mi
Swimming laps 13 min
Jogging 9 min·0.8 mi·~1450 steps
Stair climbing 8 min·~700 steps
Dancing 15 min
Bodyweight circuit training 9 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 21 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.

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