Description
Delicate French Raspberry Pistachio Financiers blend nutty elegance with fruity charm. Golden almond flour cakes adorned with fresh raspberries offer a refined Parisian-style dessert perfect for afternoon tea or elegant gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 egg whites
- 110 grams (3.9 ounces) almond powder
- 100 grams (3.5 ounces) melted butter
- 60 grams (2.1 ounces) flour
- 120 grams (4.2 ounces) powdered sugar
Nut and Flavor Enhancers:
- 25 grams (0.9 ounces) pistachio paste
- 14 unsalted pistachios, finely chopped
Liquid and Fruit Components:
- 20 grams (0.7 ounces) liquid cream
- 14 large or 28 small fresh or frozen raspberries
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by warming the oven to 165°C (329°F), ensuring an even temperature for optimal baking results.
- Sift together almond powder, powdered sugar, and all-purpose flour in a spacious mixing bowl, creating a uniform dry mixture with no lumps.
- Gently incorporate egg whites into the dry ingredients, whisking methodically until the batter transforms into a silky, homogeneous texture.
- Introduce cooled melted butter, heavy cream, and pistachio paste to the mixture, stirring carefully to maintain the batter’s delicate consistency.
- Distribute the batter evenly into silicone mold cavities, filling each to approximately three-quarters of its capacity to allow room for rising.
- Delicately nestle fresh raspberries into each cavity, halving larger berries if necessary to ensure balanced distribution.
- Sprinkle a generous layer of finely chopped pistachios across the surface, adding visual appeal and nutty crunch.
- Position the mold in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 15 minutes, monitoring closely to prevent over-browning while achieving a light golden edge.
- After removing from the oven, allow the financiers to rest in the mold for 10 minutes, enabling them to set and cool gradually.
- Carefully unmold the delicate pastries and, if desired, dust with a light veil of powdered sugar just before serving to enhance their elegant presentation.
Notes
- Master the perfect financier texture by ensuring egg whites are whisked smoothly and butter is cooled before mixing.
- Select fresh, ripe raspberries and high-quality pistachio paste to elevate the flavor profile of these delicate French pastries.
- Use silicone molds for easy removal and even baking, preventing sticking and ensuring uniform shape for each financier.
- Watch baking time carefully since ovens vary; golden edges indicate doneness without overcooking the delicate pastry.
- Garnish with extra chopped pistachios and a light dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant, professional presentation.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days to maintain their delicate, tender crumb.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg