Chocolate Hazelnut Friands

Friands are a popular French pastry that originated in the 19th century. They are typically small almond cakes, but this recipe adds a delicious twist with the combination of chocolate and hazelnuts.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Chocolate Hazelnut Friands

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: French Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 150 gram Butter
• 200 gram Icing sugar
• 4 piece Egg whites
• 150 gram Ground hazelnuts
• 50 gram Plain flour
• 25 gram Cocoa powder
• 100 gram Dark chocolate chips
• 50 gram Hazelnuts

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. Melt the butter and let it cool.
3. In a bowl, whisk the icing sugar and egg whites until frothy.
4. Add the ground hazelnuts, plain flour, and cocoa powder to the bowl and mix well.
5. Gradually pour in the melted butter and mix until combined.
6. Fold in the dark chocolate chips and chopped hazelnuts.
7. Spoon the batter into greased friand molds.
8. Bake for 20 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the friands to cool in the molds for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 15g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.