Freshly baked financiers are one of life’s greatest pleasures.
Basically just butter with some flour and sugar, financiers are so easy to put together and taste divine. This recipe makes about three dozen and they’re usually gone by day two… it’s just way too easy to pop one in your mouth every time you walk past the kitchen. Made with only egg whites, these have become my go to recipe to use up any extras my other baking projects create!
A few notes:
- Get a kitchen scale: I provided other measurements because I’m nice but seriously, if you like baking, just get yourself a kitchen scale.
- Watch your butter: Browning the butter instead of just melting it gives financiers more depth in flavor and plays really nicely with the almond flour. However, make sure you keep a close eye on it as it can go from just right to burnt in a matter of seconds.
- The pan matters: I have a mini muffin pan that I love to use for these and other bite sized bakes. There are specific financier pans and silicon molds you can buy, however, I haven’t found it worth it to invest in something like that yet. If you do use a metal pan, make sure you butter and flour each hole before adding the batter. This helps make sure the financiers rise evenly and helps them develop crispy brown edges while they bake.
- Get a cookie scoop: Speaking of investing, if you’re going to buy one thing for these (besides a kitchen scale) it’s a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop. Getting one of these made my life so much easier and ensures perfectly even financiers every time.
Financiers
You haven't truly lived until you've had a financier fresh out of the oven. The perfect way to use up extra egg whites you have laying around, you're going to wish you had found this recipe sooner!
Equipment
- Mini Muffin Pan
- Large Pot
- Kitchen Scale
Ingredients
- 200 g Unsalted *GOOD* butter browned (15 Tbsp)
- 180 g Egg whites (6 egg whites)
- 200 g Powdered sugar (2 Cups)
- 125 g Almond flour (1 ¼ Cups)
- 95 g AP Flour (¾ Cup)
- Splash of Vanilla
- Pinch of Salt
Instructions
- Place the butter in large sauce pan to melt over medium heat. Once melted, stir often with a rubber spatula to prevent the milk solids from sticking and burning on the bottom of the pan. Cook for about 5 minutes until the mixture foams and then turns amber in color. Pour in a small bowl to cool slightly before using. Set aside.200 g Unsalted *GOOD* butter
- Separate out your egg whites and whisk in a splash of vanilla. Set aside.180 g Egg whites, Splash of Vanilla
- In a large bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, almond flour, AP flour, and a pinch of salt.200 g Powdered sugar, 125 g Almond flour, 95 g AP Flour, Pinch of Salt
- Pour in the cooled brown butter and mix until there is no more dry flour. Then add the egg whites and mix until well combined.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour, preferably overnight.
- Once chilled to your liking, preheat the oven to 375℉.
- Prepare a mini muffin tin by greasing it with butter and then coating each hole with flour.
- Scoop 1 tablespoon of batter into each hole (do not over fill) and then bake for 12-15 minutes or until the tops are domed and the edges have browned.
- Let cool on a wire rack and store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Get a kitchen scale: I provided other measurements because I’m nice but seriously, if you like baking, just get yourself a kitchen scale.
- Watch your butter: Browning the butter instead of just melting it gives financiers more depth in flavor and plays really nicely with the almond flour. However, make sure you keep a close eye on it as it can go from just right to burnt in a matter of seconds.
- The pan matters: I have a mini muffin pan that I love to use for these and other bite sized bakes. There are specific financier pans and silicon molds you can buy, however, I haven’t found it worth it to invest in something like that yet. If you do use a metal pan, make sure you butter and flour each hole before adding the batter. This helps make sure the financiers rise evenly and helps them develop crispy brown edges while they bake.
- Get a cookie scoop: Speaking of investing, if you’re going to buy one thing for these (besides a kitchen scale) it’s a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop. Getting one of these made my life so much easier and ensures perfectly even financiers every time.
