To continue my new found fondness of pure maple syrup, I thought it appropriate to make these chocolate-dipped maple & bacon madeleines next from the We Love Madeleines cookbook. I knew immediately that I’d enjoy these madeleines simply for the maple syrup and bacon. However, I was a bit wary about the chocolate. I rarely like things dipped in dark chocolate being a white chocolate fan myself. But, I’ve seen so many chocolate and bacon pairings that I thought these shouldn’t disappoint.
And, I was right! These madeleines were light and airy but substantial enough to support the chocolate, bacon, and cayenne pepper garnishes. Plus, this recipe switched baking temperatures halfway through the process, and it seemed to give the madeleines a softer texture, which I enjoyed immensely.
Up next: graham cracker madeleines
BACON AND CHOCOLATE MADELEINES (Makes about 24)
by Sean Magrann-Wells as seen in We Love Madeleines
Ingredients
3/4 c. all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 tsp. baking powder
pinch of salt
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/4 c. granulated sugar
1 tbsp. maple syrup
2 tbsp packed brown sugar
zest of 1 orange
6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and kept warm, plus more for greasing the pans
Directions
1. In a small bowl, sift flour, baking powder, and salt.
2. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, granulated sugar, maple syrup, brown sugar, and orange zest until thoroughly blended. Add flour mixture and whisk until just combined. Add melted butter and mix until just incorporated. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let rest in refrigerator for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.
3. Position rack in upper quarter of oven and another in center and preheat to 400 degrees. Generously great two madeleine pans with melted butter and dust with flour, tapping out excess.
4. Spoon batter into prepared pans, filling 2/3 full, and bake, staggering the pans so that the top pan is not directly over the lower one, for 4 minutes. Then rotate the pans from front to back, and upper to lower, reduce the heat to 350 degrees, and bake about another 5 minutes more.
5. Let madeleines rest in pans on a wire rack for 5 minutes, then turn them out onto rack and let cool.
6. Meanwhile, in a double boiler over simmering water, melt 8 ounces dark chocolate, stirring occasionally, until completely melted and smooth. Remove from heat. Dip each madeleine into chocolate, sprinkle with crumbled bacon (3 strips total), and dust lightly with the cayenne pepper. Return to wire rack and let set.
Mar 05, 2013 @ 13:31:35
Yum, you know I am a big fan of madeleines also and this one sounds amazing. Love bacon and chocolate and maple syrup. These are over the top delicious!
Mar 05, 2013 @ 13:34:53
These look so good! I love the dipped look with the sprinkles, so pretty.
Mar 05, 2013 @ 14:56:48
I think you’re stretching it pretty far. I can see chocolate and syrup getting along pretty well together, they’re both sweet. Bacon and pancakes go together, for breakfast. Pancakes and syrup go together, of course.
However, based on what I’m reading here, it seems obvious that your next step is to attempt to create pure, chocolate covered bacon. This kind of twisted, sick thinking could cause the planet to explode, and I just can’t condone it. You’ll kill us all!
Although it might taste pretty good….. Let me know if you decide to try it.
Chocolate covered bacon, mmmmm
Mar 05, 2013 @ 15:49:23
Have you ever been to Portland, OR and had the maple bacon bars at Voodoo Doughnuts? you’d love em!
Mar 05, 2013 @ 16:18:18
Shut. The. Front. Door!!!!!! Drooooooling right now. No. Seriously.
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Mar 05, 2013 @ 16:30:13
I’ve never had bacon on a madeleine before. I would love to try the combination of bacon and dark chocolate xx
Mar 05, 2013 @ 17:06:47
Chocolate + Bacon = heaven! I would love these!
Mar 05, 2013 @ 17:12:23
Love this, I would leave out the cayenne pepper though.
Mar 05, 2013 @ 18:24:09
Would these be an appropriate breakfast? I think so! 🙂
Mar 05, 2013 @ 19:08:55
These look amazing! I just adore madeleines. I think chocolate and bacon is a brilliant combination. Thank you for sharing!
Mar 05, 2013 @ 19:46:05
I don’t know that I have ever had a Madeleine. These look like they would be a great place to start!
Mar 05, 2013 @ 19:59:39
Hi, this look very tempting and delicious, great combination.
Have a nice week ahead,regards.
Mar 05, 2013 @ 21:01:27
You are certainly making the most of the cookbook–you could almost start a baking Madeleines group!
Mar 06, 2013 @ 00:15:13
What a combination! These would be a very big hit in my family, let me tell you! I think I’m going to enjoy the graham cracker ones you’ve promised! 🙂
Mar 06, 2013 @ 00:25:51
Did you say bacon!? The chocolate + bacon combination is something I haven’t tried myself (eating and cooking) so I have to do it! Wish I can have your delicious looking madeleines!
Mar 06, 2013 @ 05:20:08
I have to go and buy a Madeline tin. These look like I could eat the lot!
Mar 06, 2013 @ 06:37:56
Your madeliene looks fantastic! I finally got some madeleine pans and have baked today my very first lavender madeleines! And looking forward to try other flavours!
Mar 06, 2013 @ 09:40:16
I have never made madeleines. I need to try this. Looks very tasty and unique combination, chocolate and bacon.
Thanks for sharing, as well as your visits to my blog, Savor the Food. 🙂
Chef Randall
Mar 17, 2013 @ 16:10:18
Hi, Chef Randall!
I just tried to comment on your blog, and WordPress is saying that the “authors deleted” the site. Is this true?
Mar 06, 2013 @ 11:15:16
This sounds like a truly interesting and flavorful combo for a madeleine. Love the textures!
Mar 06, 2013 @ 13:24:15
Now this is what I’m talkin’ about!
Mar 06, 2013 @ 19:12:16
My husband and my brother would absolutely LOVE these! Wow!
Mar 06, 2013 @ 20:42:15
Wow these are GREAT! I love that you added bacon bites to these.
Mar 06, 2013 @ 21:34:00
Chocolate? Maple? Bacon? Umm… yes please!
Mar 07, 2013 @ 00:55:47
I borrowed my mum’s madeleine tin at the weekend so I could make the other recipe you posted – but might have to try this one too!
Mar 07, 2013 @ 06:43:59
These would taste fantastic! Love the combination of maple and bacon.
Mar 07, 2013 @ 12:13:53
Your Madeleine recipes are making me crazy! Just loving every single one..
Mar 07, 2013 @ 13:19:00
Love this recipe. It has some of my favorites – bacon chocolate and map,r syrup. They have to be good.
Mar 07, 2013 @ 13:20:23
Sorry for this spelling problem above – maple syrup.
Mar 07, 2013 @ 13:22:22
Oh wow, all of my favorite things together – what a great sweet and savory combination.
Mar 07, 2013 @ 15:08:45
Chocolate and bacon!!!!!!! and maple syrup !!! I can hardly control myself! tooo delicious
Mary x
Mar 07, 2013 @ 15:34:59
I would certainly like to try one of your madeleines…so different but I’m sure they are good.
Mar 07, 2013 @ 15:45:45
I love the combination on these. who’d have thought you could do so much with Madeleines?
Mar 07, 2013 @ 17:50:32
My boys think that bacon is one of the major food groups so it has to be good.
Mar 07, 2013 @ 19:04:26
Fantastic looking madeleines…and very intriguing flavors!! Yum!
Mar 07, 2013 @ 22:04:00
So creative! And pretty, too!:)
Mar 07, 2013 @ 22:44:04
chocolate and bacon what can you even say to that AMAZING
Jessica
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Mar 08, 2013 @ 06:21:51
it looks like eclairs, but i have always wanted to try chocolate with bacon!
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Mar 08, 2013 @ 07:09:51
You had me a maple syrup and bacon! (I’m Canadian, eh!) Hee hee. Those look amazing. Great job! I’ve never made madeleines before, but these ones are making me think I need to go out and buy a madeleine pan right away!!!! 🙂
Mar 08, 2013 @ 07:40:08
Maple…and bacon? Cookies? I think my head just exploded.
Mar 08, 2013 @ 11:32:24
Bacon & chocolate is an interesting combo – looks good!
Mar 08, 2013 @ 13:56:50
They look very pretty. Someday I will try making some madeleines. I need to purchase the little pan to bake them in. andi
Mar 08, 2013 @ 14:55:22
These look incredible! Alas, my vegetarian friend who has justational diabetes is visiting, so afraid these are a double no-go this weekend, but going on the list next week!
Mar 08, 2013 @ 18:44:17
are you starting a specialized Madeleine cooking book ? sounds yummy !
Mar 08, 2013 @ 22:00:26
oh my gosh bacon and chocolate madeleines?!?!?!? i’m in love!!!
Mar 08, 2013 @ 22:15:22
yummyyyy choclatyyyyyyyyy
Mar 09, 2013 @ 15:43:05
Bacon, chocolate, and madeleines? Wow!! I wish I could have one now.
Mar 09, 2013 @ 18:51:07
I love madeleines. With bacon and chocolate? Oh my. I can’t wait to try them….they look soooo good and decadent. Oh my. I need to make this, like NOW!
Mar 09, 2013 @ 20:04:34
Chocolate and bacon AND Madeleines…life is good! 🙂
Mar 10, 2013 @ 05:51:36
I’m with all the others who have written a comment: chocolate, bacon and maple syrup? Y-u-m………….
Mar 10, 2013 @ 20:17:17
Bacon, maple and chocolate? Oh my goodness. I can’t stand it! they look yummy!
Mar 11, 2013 @ 16:44:11
What a cool idea! I love madleines! To think of them dipped in chocolate and having bacon sprinkled over them sound amazing!
Mar 13, 2013 @ 13:06:07
I have always wanted to try chocolate and bacon!! These look delicious 🙂
Mar 13, 2013 @ 20:01:59
I love baking with maple syrup. Your Madeleines look great!
Mar 14, 2013 @ 02:33:38
looks scrumptious with those easy-to-follow directions.
Mar 18, 2013 @ 23:28:25
They look pretty and the flavors sound really interesting.