The best Canelé by sooty.m on Eaten
Canelé
7 reviews
REALLY GOOD
1st PISTACHIO CANELÉ
Maison Des Pains @ Publika, Kuala Lumpur
Another hit from their canalé selection. I look forward to trying something other than a canelé next time.
2nd LONDON FOG CANELÉ
Petite Maison Brasserie, Petaling Jaya
I didn’t know what to expect with this one because I’d forgotten what London Fog was but it was pleasantly and surprisingly moreish! Maybe the best canelé I’d ever had!
3rd COFFEE CANELÉ
Petite Maison Brasserie, Petaling Jaya
I got this to fill my tummy before late dinner and was pleasantly surprised by how full-bodied in flavor and texture it was. I will definitely be returning to try more of their baked goods!
4th CANELÉ
The Headless Baker & Sons, Singapore
My first (and also my last until today) canelé was had at a highly acclaimed French bakery cafe somewhere in West Central Vermont. Alas, for any number of reasons that morning, I was underwhelmed by it. I vaguely remembered it to be a tad dry and otherwise, unremarkable. Today, I decided to reevaluate my 7-year old lukewarm reaction to what had seemed to me an over-rated pastry, and what a revelation this turned out to be! Nestled within the slightly burned rum-soaked crust was a lovely, custardy, vanilla-aromaed interior to delight the senses. I get it now.
PRETTY GOOD
5th LE CANELÉ BOUCHÉE
La Toque Cuivrée, Bordeaux
17 gramme of miniature vanilla-scented pastry with more than a hint of rum. Also the only unburned canelé that I’ve ever had, perhaps because they’ve come directly from their homeland of Bordeaux. My only beef with it is its dense, gelatinous, chewy interior when I was expecting it to be softer, spongier and more tender.
6th CANELÉS
Vergennes Laundry, Vergennes
First time trying canelés and who better to try them from than Julianne & Didier? They’ve got a soft custardy center encased in a dark, caramelized crust.
JUST OK
7th CANELÉ
Sourbombe Bakery, Singapore
BRIEF: “You’re familiar with canele, but our version is slightly naughty with an infusion of rum and vanilla custard.” SOOT’S TAKE: Whatever was good (or naughty) about this canelé was sadly ruined by its very bitter crust.