Almond Financier
4
servingsFinanciers are classic French almond cakes made with brown butter, eggs, almond flour, and almond paste. Traditionally baked in small rectangular molds that resemble gold bars, they’re prized for their rich, nutty flavor, moist crumb, and delicately crisp edges. Chloe Hodgman, pastry chef at The Girl & The Fig in Sonoma, California, shows how to make financiers elevated with two seasonal variations: chai and Anjou pear. These refined yet simple cakes are perfect for dessert, afternoon tea, or an elegant addition to any pastry spread.
Ingredients
453 Grams Almond Paste, room temperature
227 Grams Sugar
227 Grams Butter, room temperature
340 Grams Eggs
170 Grams Almond Flour
5 Grams Vanilla Paste
as needed Almonds, sliced
- Flavor Options:
1-2 ea. Red pear, sliced
as needed Chai spice blend
Directions
- Combine all ingredients in mixer with a paddle attachment until completely homogeneous.
- Add in any addition flavoring if desired, for example add the Chai spice blend.
- Spray financier pan or molds very well before adding batter.
- Then, add toppings such as sliced almonds and fanned out slice of red Anjou pear, if desired.
- Bake at 325°F for 30-40 minutes or until completely set.
- Let cool completely before removing from mold and portioning.
