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I developed this basic financiers recipe with the hope that it could be made with either ground almonds or finely shredded coconut. Unlike classic chewy chocolate chip cookies that are fantastic served warm fresh from the oven, financiers taste better when they have cooled completely, and actually, I love them more the next day.
You can make plain financiers or you can top them with garnishes, like berries. The raspberries bake into sweet little heart shapes. And if you don't love berries, try these kiwi coconut financiers. Or if you need a gluten-free recipe, try these pistachio financiers or cranberry chestnut financiers.
To bake these financiers, use a mini muffin pan and take the time to prepare the muffin pan properly before dividing the batter between the cups because financiers are high in sugar and can stick to cake pans. You can either butter and flour the cups of the muffin pan or you can use parchment paper liners.
Berry financiers
Ingredients
- 115 grams (½ cup) unsalted butter
- 100 grams (½ cup) granulated sugar
- 63 grams (½ cup) bleached all-purpose flour
- 63 grams (⅔ cup) ground almonds, OR finely shredded unsweetened coconut
- 90 grams (⅓ cup) large egg white(s), from 3 large eggs
- ⅛ teaspoon (⅛ teaspoon) Diamond Crystal fine kosher salt
- 16 Fresh raspberries, OR 48 blueberries
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, heat the butter over medium-high heat to brown it (the milk solids brown at the bottom and release a nutty scent). Transfer to a small bowl and set aside to cool slightly.
- Whisk together the sugar, flour and ground almond OR shredded coconut.
- In a medium bowl, beat the egg whites with the salt until they form a thick froth.
- Dump the egg whites over the dry ingredients and whisk them in to incorporate.
- Add the browned butter and mix again until everything is just combined.
- Cover the batter with plastic wrap and chill for 20 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
- Bake for about 15 to 20 minutes until the edges turn golden brown.
- Transfer to a rack to cool after a minute.
Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says
Beautiful! Financiers are still on my baking bucket list. I'm saving your recipe for when I finally get to them 🙂
Mardi (eat. live. travel. write.) says
Financiers are one of my favourite tea time treats. LOVE them with berries!
Janice says
Me too! I love them plain, but I love them even more with berries 😉
Carrie Pacini says
These financiers are super cute!
Janice says
Thank you 🙂
Diane {Created by Diane} says
These are GORGEOUS, I love everything about them!
Janice says
Thanks, Diane!