Description
These delicate French almond cakes are made with ground pistachios, giving them a unique flavor and a beautiful green hue. Perfect for tea time or as a sweet treat any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (100g) shelled pistachios, finely ground
- 1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a financier mold or mini muffin tin with butter or non-stick spray.
- In a bowl, combine the ground pistachios, flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix well and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until it turns golden brown and smells nutty. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk together the sugar and egg whites until well combined. Add the vanilla extract and mix.
- Slowly pour the melted butter into the egg mixture while whisking continuously.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared molds, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the financiers cool in the mold for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Financiers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- You can substitute ground pistachios with any other nuts like almonds if desired.
- For added flavor, consider mixing in a bit of almond extract.
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 30
Keywords: pistachio financiers, French dessert, nutty cakes, almond cakes, easy financiers recipe