Financier
Classic French almond cakes with a golden crisp exterior and soft, nutty interior, made with almond flour and browned butter. These elegant little pastries are perfect with coffee or tea.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
- Total Time: 27–30 minutes
- Yield: 8–10 financiers
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
½ cup (60 g) almond flour
2 tbsp (20 g) all-purpose flour
Pinch of salt
⅓ cup (76 g) unsalted butter
1 tsp (5 ml) pure almond extract
3 egg whites
2 tbsp (9 g) sliced almonds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a financier or muffin pan.
- Whisk together powdered sugar, almond flour, all-purpose flour, and salt.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden brown and nutty. Remove from heat to cool slightly.
- Whisk egg whites until frothy (not stiff), then stir into dry ingredients.
- Add almond extract and browned butter, mixing until smooth.
- Spoon batter into prepared molds, filling about three-quarters full.
- Sprinkle tops with sliced almonds.
- Bake 12–15 minutes, until golden and springy to the touch.
- Cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Top with raspberries, blueberries, or citrus zest for variation.
Dip cooled financiers in melted chocolate for indulgence.
Substitute hazelnut flour for a different nutty flavor.
Use muffin pans if financier molds are unavailable.
Store airtight for 3 days or freeze up to 1 month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 financier
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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