Bordeaux Canelés

Bordeaux Canelés is a medium French recipe that serves 6. 240 calories per serving. Recipe by Ludo's Workshops on YouTube.

Prep: 13 hrs 25 min | Cook: 1 hr 10 min | Total: 15 hrs 5 min

Cost: $4.76 total, $0.79 per serving

Ingredients

  • 500 g Whole milk (Whole milk, not skimmed)
  • 25 g Unsalted butter (Unsalted butter, at room temperature)
  • 1 Vanilla bean (Split lengthwise and scrape the seeds)
  • 100 g All‑purpose flour (Sift to avoid lumps)
  • 200 g Granulated sugar (Fine white sugar)
  • 1 pincée Salt (Just a small pinch)
  • 2 Eggs (Medium‑size eggs, at room temperature)
  • 25 g Dark brown rum (Good quality rum, adds the characteristic flavor)
  • 10 g Melted butter (for greasing the molds) (Used with a brush to evenly coat the walls)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vanilla

    Split the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape the seeds with the back of a knife.

    Time: PT2M

  2. Infuse the milk

    Pour the whole milk into a saucepan, add the butter, vanilla seeds and the split bean. Bring to a boil, then cover and let rest for 20 minutes.

    Time: PT25M

    Temperature: 100°C

  3. Mix the eggs, sugar and salt

    In a bowl, beat the eggs, add the salt and sugar, then mix until the mixture is homogeneous.

    Time: PT3M

  4. Incorporate the flour

    Add the sifted flour to the egg‑sugar mixture and stir until you obtain a thick, lump‑free batter.

    Time: PT2M

  5. Pour the hot milk

    Remove the vanilla bean from the milk. Pour the hot milk in two portions over the batter, mixing well after each addition.

    Time: PT5M

    Temperature: 100°C

  6. Let the batter cool

    Let the batter rest at room temperature until it is warm (about 15 minutes).

    Time: PT15M

  7. Add the rum

    Stir the dark rum into the batter and mix quickly.

    Time: PT1M

  8. Chill

    Cover the batter with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours (ideally overnight).

    Time: PT12H

    Temperature: 4°C

  9. Aerate the batter

    The next day, whisk the batter to make it smooth and slightly fluid.

    Time: PT2M

  10. Preheat the oven

    Preheat the oven to 250°C.

    Time: PT10M

    Temperature: 250°C

  11. Grease the molds

    Generously brush each metal mold with melted butter or cooking spray, focusing on the walls.

    Time: PT5M

  12. Fill the molds

    Pour the batter into the molds up to 2‑3 mm from the rim (the canelés will rise during baking).

    Time: PT5M

  13. First high‑temperature bake

    Place the molds in the oven and bake for 10 minutes at 250°C.

    Time: PT10M

    Temperature: 250°C

  14. Reduced‑temperature bake

    Lower the oven temperature to 190°C and continue baking for 1 hour.

    Time: PT1H

    Temperature: 190°C

  15. Cool slightly

    Remove the canelés from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes at room temperature before unmolding.

    Time: PT10M

  16. Unmold

    Gently tap each mold on the work surface to release the canelé.

    Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
240
Protein
2 g
Carbohydrates
30 g
Fat
12 g
Fiber
0 g

Dietary info: Vegetarian, low-calorie

Allergens: Milk, Eggs, Gluten, Alcohol

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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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

$4.76
Total cost
$0.79
Per serving

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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