Description
Delight in the exquisite taste of French cannelés, featuring a crispy caramelized shell and a luscious custard-like interior. These elegant pastries are perfect for any occasion, from tea parties to festive gatherings. With just the right balance of flavors and textures, you’ll impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth with this simple yet refined recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract or seeds from 1 vanilla bean
- 2 tbsp dark rum
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine whole milk, sugar, and split vanilla bean (if using). Stir until dissolved; remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour and a pinch of salt. Gradually add the cooled milk mixture while whisking until smooth.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time into the batter while whisking gently.
- Stir in dark rum until well mixed.
- Cover and refrigerate the batter for at least two hours or overnight for best results.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease cannelé molds and fill each about three-quarters full with batter.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until deeply browned. Cool completely on wire racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg