Pistachio Financiers
Pistachio Financiers are small, moist cakes that blend the nutty richness of pistachio paste with the delicacy of egg whites, perfect for tea time or as a sweet treat.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 100 g almond flour
- 80 g icing sugar
- 50 g all-purpose flour
Wet Ingredients
- 100 g melted butter
- 4 pieces egg whites
- 70 g pistachio paste
Decoration
- 1 handful whole pistachios for decoration
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F).
- In a bowl, mix together the almond flour, icing sugar, and all-purpose flour until well blended.
- In another bowl, beat the egg whites until they form stiff peaks. Gradually add the sugar, continuing to whip until you have a glossy mixture.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the whipped egg whites. Once combined, add the melted butter and pistachio paste, mixing until just incorporated.
- Use a piping bag to pipe small circles of the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Allow the piped circles to sit for about 30 minutes to develop a skin.
Baking
- Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.
- Once baked, let them cool completely. Decorate with whole pistachios on top.
Notes
These financiers are versatile and can be served plain, dusted with icing sugar, or paired with whipped cream or ice cream. They store well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week, or freeze for about 2 months.