Lemon Madeleines

Soft, buttery little shell cakes scented with lemon zest, made with no added sugar. Chew Richberry first and the lemon tastes sweet.

Total time: 1 hr 40 min
Servings: 12
Difficulty: Easy

Lemon madeleines — Sweet moments, naturally.

Ingredients

2 eggs
5 tbsp unsalted butter
¾ cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp vanilla extract
½ lemon, juiced and zested

Directions

Make the batter.
Beat the eggs in a large bowl, then add the butter and beat well. On low speed, blend in the flour, baking powder, lemon juice and zest, and vanilla.
Rest the batter.
Cover the bowl with a towel and let it sit for 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Butter and flour the madeleine molds. Whisk the batter, then spoon it into the molds until ¾ full.
Bake.
Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from the molds and let cool.

Before you indulge

Use Miracle Berry

Just before eating, take 2–3 freeze-dried halves. Chew gently and let them linger for about 30 seconds.

Discard any pit if necessary.

Calorie savings

½ cup sugar = 386 calories

Good to know

Miraculin, the natural protein in miracle berry, can make sour foods like lemon taste sweet without adding sugar. For the best results, take 1–2 halves and follow the directions on your pack.

Tangy turns sweet. More possibilities.