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Bordeaux Canelés — traditional dish from Bordeaux, France
Dessert Vegetarian

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Nutritional Values

🔥280kcal
💪5gProtein
🌾40gCarbs
🥑12gFat
🌿—Fibre
⚖️80 gServing

* Per serving · 80 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥛 Dairy 🥚 Eggs

Bordeaux Canelés

How to order / say it
Say it Canelés de Bordeaux — [kah-neh-LAY]
Order I'd like a canelé, please.
Locally Je voudrais un canelé, s'il vous plaît.
Say locally

Small pastries with a golden caramelized crust and a soft, custardy center.

Why try it?

Canelés are a beloved treat from Bordeaux, celebrated for their unique texture and sweet, aromatic taste. They embody the city's sweet culinary tradition influenced by the region's winemaking heritage, as they often use wine elements in their preparation.

How it tastes

These pastries have a thick, caramelized crust that gives way to a tender, custard-like interior, with hints of vanilla and rum. Their aromatic smell tantalizes with a perfect harmony of sweet and bitter notes.

Origin & History — first documented: 1750

Canelés are believed to have originated in the convents of Bordeaux in the 18th century, created to utilize surplus egg yolks from the winemaking process. Over the years, these pastries became synonymous with Bordeaux's patisserie excellence and are enjoyed by locals and visitors alike.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 100 g flour
  • 🥛 500 ml milk
  • 🍯 250 g sugar
  • 🥛 50 g butter
  • 🥚 4 egg yolks
  • 🧂 1 vanilla bean
  • 🍷 50 ml dark rum

Method

  1. 1 Heat milk and butter with vanilla until just warm.
  2. 2 Whisk flour and sugar together in a bowl, then add warmed milk mixture slowly.
  3. 3 Incorporate egg yolks and rum into the mixture, then chill the batter overnight.
  4. 4 Pour batter into molds and bake until the exterior is deep brown.

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