White Chocolate Cannelés
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
These white chocolate cannelés are my go to when I want to impress without spending hours in the kitchen. With just 15 minutes of prep and 30 minutes in the oven, they come together so easily and always look fancy on the plate. The whole milk in the batter adds calcium and richness that keeps them incredibly moist, and honestly, the ingredients are probably already sitting in your pantry. I've made these for gatherings countless times, and they never fail to get compliments. They're crispy on the outside, tender inside, and absolutely loaded with white chocolate flavor.
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Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 150granulated sugar
- 100unsalted butter
- 2large eggs
- 200whole milk
- 200white chocolate chips
- 10baking powder
- 5salt
- 50unsalted milk powder
- 50confectioner's sugar
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Tip: Optional: use a silicone mat for easy cleanup.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Whisk until well combined.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.
Tip: Whisk until well combined and smooth.
- 4
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and whisk until just combined.
Tip: Don't overmix.
- 5
Transfer the batter to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip.
Tip: Tap the baking sheet gently to remove any air bubbles.
- 6
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cannelés are golden brown.
Tip: Rotate the baking sheet halfway through baking.
- 7
While the cannelés are still warm, melt the white chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 10-second increments.
Tip: Stir between each interval until smooth.
- 8
Dip each cannelé into the melted white chocolate, coating about 2/3 of the pastry.
Tip: Tap off any excess chocolate by gently tapping the fork or dipping tool against the side of the bowl.
- 9
Place the coated cannelés on a wire rack to set.
Tip: Let cool completely before serving.
- 10
Dust the cannelés with confectioner's sugar before serving.
Tip: Optional: serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a sprinkle of confectioner's sugar.
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