Fig-Hazelnut Financiers
Financiers are small, rectangular-shaped cakes that were originally created by French pastry chefs in the financial district of Paris. They were named ‘financiers’ because their shape resembled a gold bar, which was associated with wealth and financial success.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.
Fig-Hazelnut Financiers
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a financier mold.
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Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat and cook until it turns golden brown and gives off a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and let cool.
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In a mixing bowl, combine hazelnut flour, powdered sugar, all-purpose flour, and salt.
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In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until frothy. Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
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Add the cooled brown butter and vanilla extract to the batter and mix until smooth.
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Pour the batter into the prepared mold and top with sliced figs and chopped hazelnuts.
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Bake for 20 minutes or until the financiers are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Remove from the oven and let cool in the mold for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Serve the Fig-Hazelnut Financiers as a delicious dessert or snack.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 180kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Total Carbohydrate 16g6%
- Sugars 10g
- Protein 3g6%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
