Here I explain how to prepare delicious traditional almond financiers.
Small financiers even better than those of Cyril Lignac!
It was my grandmother who often prepared it for me...
...and who gave me his recipe so that I could treat my whole family.
This recipe is quick, easy and inexpensive!
All it takes is 4 ingredients and a few minutes of your time, and your financiers are ready to be devoured. Watch:
- 40 g of flour
- 40 g almond powder
- 100 g of butter
- 100g icing sugar
- 3 egg whites
- salad bowl
- pan
- drummer
- whip
- financier mold
Preparation: 15 mins - Cooking: 20 min - For 3 people
1. Preheat the oven to 180°.
2. In the saucepan, melt the butter gently until it becomes frothy.
3. Leave to cool.
4. Meanwhile, beat the eggs in the bowl until they are frothy.
5. Now add the icing sugar to the bowl and mix.
6. Add the ground almonds and flour, mixing gently.
7. Pour the butter into the bowl.
8. Mix with the whisk to obtain a very smooth paste.
9. Pour the batter into the molds (buttered if necessary).
10. Put in the oven and cook for 15 minutes.
11. Unmold on a wire rack and enjoy warm or cold.
And There you go ! Your fluffy almond financiers better than Cyril Lignac's are already ready :-)
Easy, quick and delicious, right?
A real treat!
Especially with a good tea and a fruit salad, an ice cream or a cream dessert.
You can even decorate them with slivered almonds on top.
Do you have a Thermomix? This recipe lends itself very well to pastry robots.
I love these traditional recipes that take me back to childhood.
Besides, it's really easy to prepare and it doesn't cost much.
Almost all variations are possible, just use your imagination.
Cyril Lignac prepares them with hazelnut or pistachio powder.
But they can also be prepared with chocolate, lemon, vanilla or coconut.
And why not put slices of fruit at the bottom of the moulds:apple, pear or peach for example.
Or even apricot or raspberry jam to add a little sweetness to the recipe.
The recipe can also be made gluten-free:replace the flour with the same amount of ground almonds or cornstarch.
Do you know why this cake is called a financier?
Simply because of its shape which makes it look like small gold bars.
Originally sold in the Stock Exchange district of Paris, these biscuits were popular with nearby financiers.
