How to keep your canelés for a Few Days: A guide to enjoying their deliciousness longer

So, you’ve got some extra canelés on your hands - congratulations on showing some self-control! Now, the million-dollar question: how do you keep these little treasures tasting heavenly for more than just a day? Fear not, fellow canelé lover, we’ve got you covered. Here’s how to keep that crispy-on-the-outside, custardy-on-the-inside magic alive for a few days longer.

1. Cool Completely Before Storing

Before you even think about storing your canelés, make sure they’ve cooled completely. After baking, let them sit at room temperature for a few hours. This allows the exterior to maintain its signature crunch. If you store them while still warm, condensation can form, leading to a soggy crust - something no one wants!

2. Metal Biscuit Box = Canelé Spa

Now, here’s the trick: store your canelés in a metal biscuit box. Yep, that fancy tin your grandma kept cookies in? That’s your new best friend. Unlike those airtight plastic containers that suffocate your pastries, a metal biscuit box gives them just enough room to breathe. They’ll stay crispy and fresh, kind of like they’re at a little canelé day spa. Make sure they’re in a single layer—nobody likes a crowded spa day.

3. Choose the Right Storage Location

Room Temperature: Keep your canelés in their metal box on the counter. No sunbathing nor the fridge.

4. Reviving Your Canelés

After a day, your canelés will lose a bit of their crunch. No biggie! Just pop them in the warm (preheat is necessary) oven at 200°C for 5 minutes, wait 10 minutes or so that they can cool down and they’ll be gaining some crispiness again.
We have to mention than some people love the canelé without crispiness, it is another experience - not so traditional without the crust - but it can still make your day brighter.

Conclusion

While canelés are best enjoyed fresh, keeping your canelés a bit longer doesn’t have to be a mystery. With a metal biscuit box and a few easy steps, you can enjoy that sweet, crunchy, custardy goodness for 3-4 days. Happy eating!