Cannelés
These classic French pastries have a crisp, caramelized exterior and a soft, custardy center. Despite their fancy look, they're surprisingly simple to make at home with a muffin tin.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 12
- Calories
- 180
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup flour
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with butter or nonstick spray.
- 2
In a saucepan, heat 2 cups milk, 2 tbsp butter, and 1 tsp vanilla over medium until butter melts and milk is warm, about 3 minutes. Do not boil.
- 3
In a bowl, whisk 2 eggs and 1 cup sugar until pale. Gradually whisk in 1 cup flour until smooth.
- 4
Slowly pour the warm milk mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly until combined. The batter will be thin.
- 5
Pour batter into prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Bake until deep golden brown and puffed, about 25 minutes. Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then turn out onto a rack. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- Muffin tin
- Saucepan
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
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