Name: Almond Financiers Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 7 tbsp unsalted butter; 3 egg whites; 2 tsp honey; 7 tbsp castor sugar; 6 1/2 tbsp cake flour; 7 1/2 tbsp almond flour; 1/8 tsp baking powder; 1/2 cup sliced almonds

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Introduction

Almond financiers are delicate, buttery French cakes with a rich almond flavor and a crisp, golden exterior. Perfect as a tea-time treat, these elegant pastries are surprisingly easy to make at home.

The image shows a small stack of four almond-topped, rectangular golden-brown cakes with slightly darker edges, arranged on a white marbled surface. Each cake is thin and has a slightly crisp, toasted texture, covered evenly with light tan sliced almonds on top. Around the stack, there are whole almonds scattered randomly, enhancing the scene with a natural feel. In the blurred background, there is a white mug and a clear bottle with a golden cap, both resting on the white marbled surface, adding subtle depth to the composition. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

7 tbsp unsalted butter
3 egg whites
7 tbsp castor sugar
2 tsp honey
6 1/2 tbsp cake flour
7 1/2 tbsp almond flour
1/8 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Instructions

Step 1: Make brown butter by melting the butter in a light-colored frying pan over low-medium heat. Stir constantly as it foams and turns from yellow to golden brown. When the milk solids are dark brown and the butter has a nutty aroma, remove from heat.
Step 2: Strain the browned butter into a heatproof bowl immediately to stop cooking. Let it cool completely before using.
Step 3: In a large bowl, whisk the egg whites lightly to break them down. Add castor sugar and honey and whisk for 3 minutes until the sugar dissolves.
Step 4: Sift cake flour, almond flour, and baking powder into the egg mixture. Whisk until well combined.
Step 5: Add the cooled brown butter to the mixture and whisk until fully incorporated.
Step 6: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the batter for at least 1 hour or overnight for better flavor.
Step 7: Preheat the oven to 375℉ (190℃). Grease financier molds with butter.
Step 8: Remove the batter from the fridge and stir gently with a spatula to loosen it.
Step 9: Transfer batter into a piping bag and pipe into the molds, filling them 80-90%. Alternatively, spoon the batter in.
Step 10: Sprinkle sliced almonds evenly on top of each financier.
Step 11: Bake for 12-15 minutes until the cakes are golden brown.
Step 12: Remove financiers from the molds immediately and cool completely on a rack. Best enjoyed the same day.

Tips & Variations

Use a light-colored pan to easily monitor the browning of the butter and prevent burning.
Chilling the batter enhances the flavor and texture, but you can skip this step if short on time.
For extra richness, substitute part of the almond flour with pistachio flour.
Try adding a dash of vanilla extract or orange zest for a subtle twist.

Storage

Store almond financiers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. They are best eaten fresh on the same day as baking for crisp edges but can be gently reheated in a low oven to refresh. Avoid refrigeration as it may dry them out.

How to Serve

A stack of four almond-topped rectangular cakes is placed on a white marbled surface. Each cake has a golden-brown color with darker edges, and the top layer is decorated with thin, light beige almond slices evenly scattered across. Around the cakes, whole almonds are casually placed on the surface. The background is blurred, showing a white mug and a glass bottle with a golden lid, all set on the same white marbled texture. The lighting highlights the crisp texture of the cakes and almonds, making them look fresh and crunchy. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use regular flour instead of cake flour?

While cake flour provides a lighter texture, you can substitute with all-purpose flour, but the financiers may be slightly denser.

How do I know when the financiers are done baking?

They should be golden brown on top and edges, and a toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.