Financiers aux amandes, a classic french pastry that is delicate and delightful in taste, is an absolute must-try dessert for all dessert lovers out there! And the best part is, it’s easy to make, even for those who are new to baking. Let’s get started with the recipe, shall we?
Ingredients
The following ingredients are required for preparing Financiers aux amandes:
- 150g of ground almonds
- 150g of unsalted butter
- 150g of icing sugar
- 50g of all-purpose flour
- 6 egg whites
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract
Instructions
Now that we have got all the ingredients ready, let’s dive into the step-by-step process of making these delicious financiers aux amandes:
Step 1: Preheat Your Oven
Preheat your oven at 180 C (for fans) or Gas Mark 4.
Step 2: Prepare the Butter
Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over low heat until it turns a light brown color. Once done, remove it from the stove and let it cool down for a few minutes.
Step 3: Prepare the Dry Ingredients
While the butter cools down, take a separate bowl and mix the ground almonds, icing sugar, and all-purpose flour together. Mix them well to create a smooth, even texture.
Step 4: Whisk the Egg Whites
In another bowl, take the egg whites and whisk them until you get a foamy texture. Once done, add the dry ingredients mixture to it and mix it together. Then, slowly pour in the melted butter and vanilla extract to the mixture and stir it well.
Step 5: Bake the Financiers aux Amandes
Take a muffin tray and grease it with butter. Then, pour the mixture into the tray until it fills up to about ¾ of the space. Now, put it in the preheated oven and bake it for around 20 to 25 minutes, or until they turn golden brown in color.
Step 6: Let Them Cool Down
Once they are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool down for about 5 minutes. Then, remove them from the muffin tray and let them rest on a cooling rack.
And that’s it! Your delicious and delightful Financiers aux amandes are ready to be served. You can serve them with tea or coffee, or even as a dessert after a scrumptious meal.
