Canelés Bordelais

Canelés Bordelais are delightful and slightly crunchy French pastries with a soft custard-like center, now reimagined as a vegan treat. These mini cakes are perfect for an elegant dinner, offering a unique flavor profile with hints of vanilla and rum.

Ingredients

• Almond milk - 250 ml
• All-purpose flour - 100 g
• Brown sugar - 80 g
• Maple syrup - 30 g
• Cornstarch - 20 g
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Rum - 1 tablespoon
• Baking powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• Coconut oil (melted) - 30 g

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F) and grease the canelé molds with coconut oil.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the almond milk, brown sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined.
3. In another bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
4. Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring until smooth and lump-free.
5. Add the melted coconut oil and rum to the batter, mixing until fully incorporated.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared canelé molds, filling them about 3/4 full.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes or until the canelés are dark brown and slightly puffed.
8. Remove from the oven and let them cool in the molds for 10 minutes before gently removing them.
9. Serve warm or at room temperature, enjoying the crispy exterior and soft interior.

Nutrition

• Calories: 210
• Protein: 2 g
• Carbs: 32 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 12 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 9 g
• Saturated Fat: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
• Water: 0.25 L

Health Benefits

• Contains no cholesterol, making it heart-friendly.
• Rich in flavor while being lower in saturated fat compared to traditional recipes.

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