Description
Indulge in the delicate elegance of Peach Financiers, French almond cakes infused with the sweetness of ripe peaches and the richness of browned butter. These dainty treats are perfect for a sophisticated dessert or a special tea-time indulgence.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 4 large egg whites
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional:
- 1 large ripe peach, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a muffin tin or financier molds.
- Brown Butter: Melt butter in a saucepan until golden brown and nutty, about 4–5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl to cool slightly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk powdered sugar, almond flour, all-purpose flour, and salt in a bowl.
- Prepare Batter: Lightly whisk egg whites until frothy. Combine with vanilla and dry ingredients. Fold in browned butter.
- Fill Molds: Spoon batter into molds, top with peach slices, and bake for 15–18 minutes until golden.
- Cool and Serve: Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a glossy finish, brush baked peach slices with warmed apricot jam.
- Best enjoyed the same day; store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 financier
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
