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    Published on: August 11, 2014 by Janice; Updated on: March 22, 2023 7 Comments

    Berry financiers

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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.

    Basket of berry financiers

    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.

    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.

    Financiers
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    Berry financiers

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    Financiers are a lovely sweet treat to serve with afternoon tea or a hot cup of coffee. I like to add a few summer berries to financiers which pairs well with these nutty cakes. 
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine French
    Keyword Berry financiers
    Prep Time 20 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 40 minutes
    Servings 16
    Calories 116kcal
    Author Janice

    Equipment

    • OXO balloon whisk
    • Mini muffin pan
    • Cooling rack
    • Mini offset

    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.
    • Divide the batter among 16 cups of a mini muffin pan (similar to this pan on Amazon) that has been greased and floured OR a silicone financier pan, like this silicone pan on Amazon (ungreased). Top with berries.
    • Bake for about 15 to 20 minutes until the edges turn golden brown.
    • Transfer to a rack to cool after a minute.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 28mg | Potassium: 16mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 180IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg

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    Comments

    1. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says

      August 11, 2014 at 9:49 am

      Beautiful! Financiers are still on my baking bucket list. I'm saving your recipe for when I finally get to them 🙂

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    2. Mardi (eat. live. travel. write.) says

      August 13, 2014 at 2:26 am

      Financiers are one of my favourite tea time treats. LOVE them with berries!

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      • Janice says

        August 24, 2014 at 5:57 pm

        Me too! I love them plain, but I love them even more with berries 😉

        Reply
    3. Carrie Pacini says

      August 13, 2014 at 7:58 am

      These financiers are super cute!

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      • Janice says

        August 24, 2014 at 5:57 pm

        Thank you 🙂

        Reply
    4. Diane {Created by Diane} says

      August 24, 2014 at 12:38 pm

      These are GORGEOUS, I love everything about them!

      Reply
      • Janice says

        August 24, 2014 at 5:57 pm

        Thanks, Diane!

        Reply

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