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French Financiers Recipe

French · Dessert · 30 min total

Financiers are small, moist almond cakes with a crisp exterior, traditionally baked in rectangular molds. This recipe yields perfectly buttery, nutty cakes with a tender crumb.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (60g) almond flour
• 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour
• 3 large egg whites, at room temperature
• 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 12-cavity financier or mini muffin pan.
2. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat until it turns golden brown and smells nutty, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
3. In a bowl, whisk together almond flour, powdered sugar, all-purpose flour, and salt.
4. Add egg whites and vanilla to the dry ingredients; whisk until smooth.
5. Gradually pour the browned butter into the batter, whisking constantly until fully incorporated.
6. Divide batter evenly among the prepared molds, filling each about 3/4 full.
7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden and tops spring back lightly. Let cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Tips

• Use browned butter for a deeper, nuttier flavor.
• Financiers are best served the same day, but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
• For a variation, add 1/4 cup of fresh raspberries or chopped pistachios to the batter before baking.

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