I am so very fond of madeleines: they are so delicate, tiny and lovely shaped. They are very French too, so it is not a surprise that I like them so much.

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I actually have very sweet memories connected with madeleines. As a child, I used to have madeleines at my grandma’s place. We would enjoy them just as they were, or with a bowl of hot chocolate. My grandma would always have different variations to offer, with a myriad of shapes too: the long finger ones, the regular shaped ones, sometimes naturally flavored with butter, sometimes topped with some pearl sugar or candied fruits, or even lined with a chocolate shell underneath.

On the blog, you can even find my favorite sweet version: madeleines with orange blossom water, a recipe that comes together with an article in which I explain how you can get this lovely little bump on top. Madeleines work also very well in a savory version, as your taste buds will soon confirm when you have baked the following recipe. As long as you have the madeleine pan (try to have a nonstick one, it is much easier), you can push back boundaries and create endless madeleine recipes to please your taste. They become the perfect “amuse-bouches” then!

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The idea of these madeleines with goat cheese and sun-dried tomatoes actually came up to my mind a couple of weeks ago. As the company I work for organized a French VIP event, we agreed that according to my strong interest for cooking, I could help with the catering. A lovely idea! Among other things, I prepared some petits choux with salmon, some mini quiches lorraines… and of course savory madeleines!

The impact on the guests was immediate: everyone loved these bites, while listening to “La vie en rose” by Edith Piaf that an accordionist and a singer hired especially for the event were performing live. I managed to post a quick snapshot of the madeleines on my Instagram before the catering. The picture was a huge success. Holding this recipe back from the blog would have been criminal.

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Mainly inspired by my goat cheese & sun dried tomato appetizer muffins, these tiny bites shaped into madeleines are the perfect appetizer to enjoy this summer for a barbecue party with friends or for any summer celebration. They are packed with flavors (the addition of basil leaves in the batter brings a very refreshing twist) and look fancy, although they are very easy to bake. And if you happen to bring your own twist to this recipe or even turn it into a brand new version, feel free to leave me a comment below, I would love to hear from you!

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Goat Cheese & Sun-Dried Tomato Madeleines

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Madeleines salées
  • Author: Delphine Fortin
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Yield: 15-20 servings 1x
  • Category: Savory
  • Cuisine: French recipes

I am so very fond of madeleines: they are so delicate, tiny and lovely shaped. They are very French too, so it is not a surprise that I like them so much.

Ingredients

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  • 2 jars of sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 cup (200g) goat cheese
  • ½ cup (120 ml) of milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 ¼ cup (150g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • Salt & pepper
  • 5 Tablespoons (75ml) olive oil
  • 50g walnuts
  • 12 basil leaves

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  2. Cut the sun dried tomatoes and the goat cheese into pieces.
  3. Heat the milk in a small saucepan. Beat the eggs, flour, baking powder, salt & pepper in a large bowl. Stir in the olive oil and the hot milk.
  4. Stir in the dried tomatoes, walnuts and goat cheese, and gently fold in the basil leaves. Blend the mixture but do not over mix.
  5. Pour the batter into each cavity of a nonstick madeleine pan, up to three-fours full. If you don’t have a nonstick madeleine pan, brush each cavity with melted butter or using a cooking spray.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes in the oven until golden brown.
  7. Remove the madeleines from the pan and let them cool completely on rack before serving.

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Lastly, if you make this Goat Cheese & Sun-Dried Tomato Madeleines, be sure to leave a comment and give this recipe a rating, letting me know how you liked it. And of course, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Thank you and enjoy!

Madeleines salées