Description
Peach Financiers are elegant French almond cakes featuring a delicate, moist crumb enhanced with browned butter and tender diced peaches. These mini cakes offer a perfect balance of nutty flavor and fruity sweetness, ideal for summery desserts or fancy tea-time treats.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 4 large egg whites
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
Fresh Ingredients
- 1 ripe peach (peeled and diced)
Optional Toppings
- Sliced almonds for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Molds: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a mini muffin tin or financier molds to ensure the cakes release easily after baking.
- Brown the Butter: Melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Continue cooking for about 5–6 minutes until it turns golden brown and develops a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, all-purpose flour, powdered sugar, and salt until evenly combined.
- Add Egg Whites and Vanilla: Incorporate the egg whites and vanilla extract into the dry mixture, stirring until you achieve a smooth batter without lumps.
- Incorporate Browned Butter: Slowly pour the browned butter into the batter, mixing thoroughly to combine all ingredients into a silky batter.
- Fill the Molds: Evenly divide the batter among the prepared molds, filling each about three-quarters full for room to rise.
- Add Peach and Toppings: Gently press a few pieces of diced peach into the center of each cake and sprinkle sliced almonds on top if desired for a crunchy finish.
- Bake: Place the mold in the oven and bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the financiers cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving to retain their delicate texture.
Notes
- For best results, select ripe yet firm peaches to avoid excess moisture in the batter.
- You can substitute peaches with nectarines or plums for a different fruit twist.
- Financiers are best enjoyed the day they’re baked; however, store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cake
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
