Ingredients for 6 servings
- 60 g (2.1 oz) almond powder
- 2 tbsp pistachio paste
- 30 g (1.1 oz) flour
- 75 g (2.6 oz) powdered sugar
- 60 g (2.1 oz) butter
- 2 egg whites
- 1 tsp bitter almond extract (optional)
- 6 beautiful raspberries just for decoration!
Recipe: Almond Pistachio Financier
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
Servings
6 serv.
The financier is a small almond-based cake from Lyon, made with egg whites and ground almonds. Here we add pistachio paste for extra depth. Brown butter, icing sugar, flour: that's it. You need to let the batter rest for an hour, then bake at 210°C for 10 minutes, watching carefully to prevent browning.
Step-by-step directions
Mix the powders: almonds, pistachio paste, powdered sugar and flour.
Incorporate all the ingredients together well.
Whip the egg whites until soft peaks form, then fold into the powders.
In a saucepan, melt the butter and cook until it has a beautiful hazelnut color but not brown!
Stop cooking by placing the bottom of the pan in a little cold water.
Let cool for a few minutes then add it to the previous mixture without stopping stirring while you incorporate it.
Let this batter rest approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour at room temperature and covered with plastic wrap.
Pour it into buttered molds.
Bake in a preheated 210°c (410°F) oven for 10 minutes. Monitor the cooking so your financiers don't brown.
Let them cool completely after removing from the oven before unmolding!
Chef Patrick's Comment
Normally the egg whites are put raw in the typical financier recipe but no matter they are perhaps just as good like this!
Frequently asked questions
Can I replace pistachio paste with another nut powder?
Yes, use 2 tbsp of hazelnut or walnut powder instead. Almonds will still dominate but the flavor shifts. Skip peanut powder, it's too strong. Weigh the same amount to keep the texture intact.
Why should the butter be brown, not darker?
Brown butter reaches about 165°C. Beyond that it burns and tastes bitter. As soon as it smells good and turns golden, set the pan in cold water to stop cooking instantly. It's crucial.
How long do baked financiers keep?
Three days in an airtight container at room temperature. You can also freeze them raw after the one-hour rest: bake straight from the freezer, just add 2 minutes. Beyond a week frozen, texture dries out.
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