Bordeaux Canelés

Recipe by Ludo's Workshops

Small Bordeaux biscuits with a caramelized crust and a soft interior, flavored with vanilla and rum. This traditional recipe guides you step by step, from mixing the batter to the two‑stage baking, emphasizing the choice of metal molds and meticulous greasing to achieve the characteristic crunchy‑soft contrast.

MediumFrenchServes 6

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Source Video
12h 57m
Prep
1h 40m
Cook
1h 45m
Cleanup
16h 22m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$4.76
Per serving:$0.79

Critical Success Points

  • Use metal molds (copper or aluminum) and avoid silicone molds
  • Grease the molds generously for easy unmolding
  • Observe the thermal shock: 250°C for 10 min then 190°C for 1 h
  • Unmold the canelés while they are still warm

Safety Warnings

  • Hot milk can splash: handle with care.
  • The oven reaches 250°C: wear kitchen gloves when handling hot molds.

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