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**Canelés de Bordeaux: A Timeless French Pastry with a Crispy Crust and Custardy Interior**

Originating from the heart of the Bordeaux region in France, canelés de Bordeaux are bite-sized pastries that have captured the hearts of dessert enthusiasts worldwide. These elegant pastries boast a distinctive cylindrical shape with a caramelized crust and a soft, custardy interior, offering a delightful combination of textures and flavors. While the traditional recipe has been passed down through generations, there are variations that incorporate different flavors, fillings, and decorations, making canelés a versatile treat that can cater to diverse preferences. In this article, we present a collection of recipes that explore the classic canelés de Bordeaux and introduce exciting variations that add a modern twist to this timeless French pastry. From the basic recipe to those incorporating unique ingredients like chocolate, rum, and fruit, these recipes provide a comprehensive guide to creating delicious canelés that will impress any palate.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CANELéS DE BORDEAUX



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These crispy French custard cakes are traditionally baked in special fluted molds, but the molds were no longer available in my local shop. So I improvised with muffin tins and the results were pretty amazing. Just be sure you bake them long enough to achieve the classic crispy exterior.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     French

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
4 egg yolks
¼ cup rum
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups whole milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons beeswax

Steps:

  • Place flour, sugar, egg yolks, rum, vanilla extract, and salt in a mixing bowl. Mix and smear into a smooth paste using a spatula. Continue mixing until flour is fully incorporated.
  • Place butter and pour milk into a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. As soon as milk mixture comes to a simmer, remove from heat. Slowly add half the milk to the flour mixture to prevent the egg yolks from cooking. Whisk until well blended and smooth. Slowly pour in the rest of the milk mixture; whisk until batter is smooth. Batter will be thin.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Melt 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon butter and beeswax in a skillet over medium heat. Stir with a pastry brush. Remove from heat. Brush the bottom and the sides of each muffin cup generously with the butter/beeswax mixture.
  • Ladle batter into muffin cups until mixture is almost to the top. Place pan in preheated oven. Bake 10 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Bake until canelés are very well browned, about 50 minutes.
  • Allow to cool just 5 minutes. Run a thin blade around the sides and carefully remove canelés from cups. Invert onto a cooling rack. Let cool completely to room temperature to create the crispy surface.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26.7 g, Cholesterol 83.4 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 73.1 mg, Sugar 18.6 g

THE AUTHENTIC CANELé BORDELAIS RECIPE



The Authentic Canelé Bordelais Recipe image

The authentic recipe of the canelés de Bordeaux for a deeply caramelized crust and a soft, tender interior.

Provided by Leonce Chenal

Categories     Dessert

Time P1DT1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 L milk
500 g sugar
2 whole Vanilla beans
50 g unsalted butter
2 eggs
6 egg yolks
250 g flour
15 cl rum

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring the milk to a boil with half of the sugar and the split and scraped vanilla bean.
  • Turn off the heat and add the butter.
  • In a mixing bowl, gently whisk together the eggs, egg yolks and remaining sugar. Add the flour and stir to combine.
  • Pour in the boiled milk/ sugar/ butter mixture.
  • Add the Rum then strain through a fine mesh sieve and refrigerate for at least 24 hours.
  • Brush the canelé molds with butter or a mix of butter and (edible) beeswax. And fill each mold 3/4 of the way up.
  • Bake for 40 to 45 minutes in a relatively hot oven (180°), on a baking tray placed in the lower part of the oven.
  • Unmolded the canelés when there are still hot.

CANNELES FROM BORDEAUX: CANNELES DE BORDEAUX



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These extraordinary little confections are a specialty of Bordeaux, where nuns were said to have created them more than 200 years ago using the flour they salvaged from the holds of sailing ships anchored in the Port de la Lune. I like to call them "portable creme brulee" because they contrast a crunchy caramelized exterior with a moist, custardy center. This recipe is a bit particular. You really need authentic copper cannele molds and you really do need to coat them with beeswax (which you can find at some health food store and farmers' markets). The wax makes the unmolding easier, and - most important - gives the canneles their distinctive, crunchy crust. Make sure you let the batter rest for the full 12 hours. The best way to eat these is with a cup of strong coffee. You can also serve them as a dessert, cut in half and drizzled with caramel sauce.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 12h50m

Yield 18 canneles

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups milk
1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and scraped
7 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons plus 3/4 cup) unsalted butter
1 cup sugar
2/3 cup pastry flour
1 extra-large egg yolk
2 extra-large eggs
3 tablespoons dark rum
3 ounces beeswax, finely chopped (about 1/3 cup)

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the milk, vanilla bean, and its scrapings. Bring the milk to the scalding point over medium high heat, then remove the pan from the heat and add the 3 tablespoons of butter. Set aside to cool to lukewarm.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar and flour. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk, eggs and rum. Whisk the egg mixture into the sugar and flour mixture, then whisk in the lukewarm milk mixture. Strain into a container; cover and refrigerate for at least 12 hours.
  • To prepare molds for baking, melt the beeswax in a saucepan over low heat. Add the remaining 3/4 cup butter to the melted wax and stir until the butter is melted. Remove the mixture from the heat and, using a narrow pastry brush, carefully coat the inside of 18 (2 by 1-inch) canneles molds. (Dedicate this brush to canneles making because the wax will get into the brush.) If the wax mixture starts to set up or thicken, return it to the heat for a moment until it thins.
  • Remove the batter from the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before baking it.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Place the waxed canneles molds on a heavy baking sheet with a rim to prevent any wax and butter that melts from the molds from dripping onto the bottom of your oven and creating a fire hazard. Fill the molds 3/4 full with the batter, whisking the batter frequently and well to ensure that the sugar and flour remain evenly distributed.
  • Bake for about 50 minutes, or until the surface of the canneles is dark brown. Remove from the oven, being very careful not to spill any of the hot wax on yourself. (It is wise to keep children and pets out of the kitchen during this part of the process.) Using tongs or an old towel, pick up each mold and tap it upside down to remove the canneles. If it doesn't come out after a few taps, using a paring knife to loosen it from the sides. And...viola! Serve warm from the oven.

CANELéS (CANNELéS) DE BORDEAUX RECIPE



Canelés (Cannelés) de Bordeaux Recipe image

A glassy, caramelized exterior contrasted with an impossibly custardy center.

Provided by Lauren Weisenthal

Categories     Dessert     Pastry

Time P3DT2h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

17.6 ounces whole milk
1 vanilla bean with the seeds scraped
1.8 ounces butter, melted and cooled
2 egg yolks
2 eggs
10.6 ounces confectioner's sugar, sifted
4.4 ounces all purpose flour, sifted
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 ounce dark rum
2 ounces pure beeswax
2 ounces butter

Steps:

  • 3 days before baking: In a medium-sized saucepan set over medium heat, whisk together the milk and the vanilla bean pod and seeds. Bring the milk just barely to a boil; turn the heat off when the edges begin to bubble. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, then transfer it to an airtight container and place in the fridge (pod, and all) to steep overnight.
  • 2 days before baking: Place the eggs and yolks in a bowl and break the yolks with a fork; do not whisk them. Add the melted butter, stir gently with a fork just to incorporate, and set aside. In a large bowl, sift together the dry ingredients. Place a strainer over the bowl, and pour the steeped milk through the strainer; discard the pod from the vanilla bean. Press the egg mixture through the strainer with a rubber spatula, then add the rum to the bowl. Gently mix the batter with a spatula; avoid incorporating air. Wash and dry the strainer, then push the batter through the strainer with a rubber spatula. Cover the batter and allow it to rest in the refrigerator for 48 hours.
  • 3 hours before baking: Set the oven to 350°F and place the metal (either copper or aluminum) canelé molds inside for 10 minutes. While the molds are heating, place the beeswax in a plastic, microwave-safe container and microwave in 30-second increments, swirling each time, until the beeswax is fully liquified. Add the butter and microwave until it has fully melted, then stir until you have a solution of butter and beeswax. (This may also be done on the stovetop in a saucepan, but because cleaning beeswax from pots is an unsavory activity, using the microwave is highly recommended.) Remove the molds from the oven and allow them to cool for 1 minute. Set up a cooling rack with plastic wrap underneath. Grasping the molds one at a time with the tongs, coat the insides of the molds with the wax mixture using a pastry brush (silicone is recommended, you will need to boil the pastry brush to get the wax off later), then invert the molds on top of the cooling rack and allow the excess wax to drip off. Once the wax has cooled back to opaque, place the molds in the freezer for 2 hours.
  • Once it's time to bake: Set a baking stone on the bottom rack of the oven and place a sheet tray on top. Preheat the oven to 500°F. When the oven is ready, remove the molds from the freezer and fill them almost to the top, leaving a centimeter of space at the top of the molds. Remove the preheated sheet tray from the oven, line with parchment, and then place the filled molds on the heated tray, spacing them evenly and far apart. Place the tray of molds onto the stone in the oven, and watch it carefully for the first 30 minutes of baking. The canelés will start to bubble, then rise up out of the molds. When they rise more than one centimeter above the rim of the molds, use tongs to remove the molds and allow the canelés to sink all the way back down into the molds, then return them to the oven. You will need to do this for the first 30-45 minutes of baking, until you notice that the canelés have developed an outer skin and a space has formed between the molds and the canelés on all sides. Once this has happened, drop the temperature of the oven to 400°F and allow the canelés to finish baking, approximately 45 more minutes (there is no exact time, since the temperature has fluctuated so much with the oven being opened and closed and the canelés spending time, as needed, out of the oven). Watch for the tops to completely turn a deep golden brown and bubble (this is the butter in the batter) around the edges and middle. When the desired color is achieved on the tops, remove one from the oven using the tongs to test. Allow it to cool for several minutes, then invert the mold onto the cooling rack. If you are pleased with the color of the canelés, then remove the rest from the oven and allow them to cool for several minutes before unmolding. If you are not, return the canelé to its mold and bake the batch longer. The canelés should cool on the rack for 30 minutes before eating, and are best if consumed no more than 5 hours after baking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 101 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 146 mg, Sugar 27 g, Fat 11 g, ServingSize makes 12 Canelé, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CANELéS



Canelés image

A canelé is a cork-shaped pastry from Bordeaux, which has a caramelised crust and soft middle. These impressive desserts are well worth the effort

Provided by Dominique Ansel

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield makes 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

470ml full-fat milk
50g good-quality French unsalted butter
½ vanilla pod , split lengthways and seeds scraped out
230g granulated sugar
1 medium egg and 2 medium egg yolks, beaten
50ml dark rum
120g plain flour
beeswax (available from amazon.co.uk), melted, to grease the moulds (if they are copper)

Steps:

  • Make the batter a day in advance. Put 160ml milk, the butter, the vanilla pod and seeds, and 20g sugar in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer over a medium heat. Remove from the heat and let cool to about 38C or until lukewarm to the touch - too cool and the butter will congeal, too hot and the eggs will start to cook.
  • Whisk in the egg mixture until incorporated, then mix in the rum and the rest of the milk.
  • Mix the flour, remaining sugar and 1/2 tsp salt together in a bowl. Whisk in the liquid in thirds, scraping down the sides and bottom of the bowl between additions. Avoid over-whisking: too many air bubbles will result in dry canelés. The batter should have the same consistency as double cream.
  • Strain the batter through a sieve into an airtight container. Press clingfilm directly onto the surface of the batter to prevent a skin from forming. Close the lid tightly and chill in the fridge overnight to rest the batter.
  • Heat oven to 230C/210C fan/gas 8. Warm eight (or 16 if you have them) 5cm canelé moulds on the middle shelf in the oven for 5-10 mins. This helps to give the canelés a crunchy, caramelised exterior.
  • Brush the moulds with a thin layer of melted beeswax (too much will cause the mixture to spill out during baking). Wring the clingfilm of any mixture that sticks to it, then gently mix to recombine ingredients that may have settled overnight. Do not overmix, or you risk incorporating too much air. The more uniform the batter, the better the final product.
  • Fill each mould with batter. Be sure to leave 0.5cm at the top - when the canelé bakes, it will rise slightly and then sink, so it is important to account for this.
  • Put the moulds on a baking tray and bake on the middle shelf for 10-15 mins. Rotate the tray by 180 degrees, reduce oven temperature to 180C/160C fan/ gas 4 and bake for 30-35 mins. (Baking time can vary depending on your oven.) Keep an eye on the canelés' colour during the final mins to avoid over- or under-baking. The bottom should be a deep maple syrup colour.
  • Remove the canelés from the oven, let sit for 10 mins, then turn the moulds upside down and gently tap the base until the canelé drops out. Cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Fat 5 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 21 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 16 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium

CANELéS DE BORDEAUX - FRENCH RUM AND VANILLA CAKES



Canelés De Bordeaux - French Rum and Vanilla Cakes image

Canelés de Bordeaux, also know as cannelé Bordelais, are magical French bakery confections, little fluted cakes with a rich rum and vanilla interior enclosed by a thin caramelised shell. This brilliant recipe was developed a long ago by an anonymous Bordeaux cook, whose innovation has been subjected to 300 years of refinements. Glossy and dark brown almost black at first sight, bittersweet at first bite, the crunchy burnt sugar canelé-shell makes an exquisite contrast to the smooth, sweet filling, fragrant with vanilla and rum. These little cakes have recently gained cachet after years of neglect, to the extent that they may one day rival the popularity of crème brûlée in the category of caramelized French desserts. Baked in special tin-lined copper moulds, these delicious dessert cakes are often served with Cognac and Wine if you partake of a local degustation! The copper moulds are quite hard to find even in France - if you cannot find them, then these cakes can be made in individiual dariol moulds, small pudding basins, or the silcon moulds which are quite easy to find. This recipe makes 12 to 16 canelés, depending on the size of your moulds. Traditionally beeswax is used to line the moulds, I have dispensed with this and have suggested a sprinkling of sugar inside the well buttered moulds.

Provided by French Tart

Categories     Dessert

Time P1DT1h20m

Yield 12-16 Canelé de Bordeaux

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 liter milk
2 whole eggs, plus
2 egg yolks, beaten
1/2 vanilla beans or 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 -4 tablespoons rum
1 cup plain flour
1 cup light brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
butter, for greasing
sugar, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • The day before: boil the milk with the vanilla and butter.
  • Take off the heat, allow to cool VERY slightly.
  • Mix the flour and sugar together, then add the eggs and egg yolks, pour this mixture in the hot milk.
  • Gently mix in order to obtain a fluid and smooth mixture, like a pancake batter, let it cool, then add the rum.
  • Place it in the refrigerator for 24 hours to 48 hours maximum.
  • When you are ready to bake the caneles: preheat the oven to 250C/495°F.
  • Butter the moulds liberally and then sprinkle some sugar in to the moulds.
  • Pour the batter in to the buttered and sugared caneles moulds, they should be 3/4 full - NO more.
  • Place the moulds on a baking sheet, and cook on high for 5 minutes, then lower the temperature to 175C/350F and continue cooking for 1 hour at least. (It depends on your oven, it can take up to 1 and a quarter hours!) The tops will have a brown crust when they are ready, and they should still be moist inside.
  • Carefully unmould them whilst they are still hot. Allow them to cool.
  • Serve with tea or coffee for breakfast, or with a glass of wine or cognac in the late afternoon or evening.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 77.8, Sodium 55, Carbohydrate 27.9, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 17.8, Protein 4

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients, especially the butter and eggs.
  • Make sure the butter is cold and firm before using it.
  • Work the dough quickly and efficiently to avoid overworking it.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
  • Bake the canelés until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside and tender and custardy on the inside.
  • Let the canelés cool slightly before serving.

Conclusion:

Canelés are a delicious and unique pastry that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a little practice, you can make perfect canelés that will impress your friends and family.

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