Lychee Madeleines with a Hibiscus Tea Glaze & Dried Rose Petals

Step 1

In a small saucepan, heat lychee juice over medium-high heat and once it reaches a boil, steep with a hibiscus tea bag. Let sit for at least 10 minutes.

Step 2

Combine powdered sugar and 3-4 tablespoons of the lychee juice tea. Whisk until smooth. Set aside.

Step 3

In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and mix with a rubber spatula until it has a deep brown color, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat immediately and transfer to a small bowl to stop cooking; set aside to cool to room temperature.

Step 4

In a small bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat eggs and sugar on medium-high speed until thickened and pale yellow in color, about 8 minutes. Add lychee extract. Using a spatula, sift flour mixture and gently fold into egg mixture in three additions.

Step 5

Take about 1/2 cup of the batter and mix it into the cooled melted butter until thoroughly mixed.

Step 6

Mix this tempered butter mixture into the rest of the batter, folding it in until combined. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

Step 7

Preheat oven to 350°F. Generously butter cavities of the madeleine pan. Scoop 1 heaping tablespoon batter into each cavity. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.

Step 8

Immediately transfer madeleines to a cooling grid, shell side up. Cool completely. Glaze each side and then top with rose petals.