How to Make Peach Financiers - A Step-by-Step Guide

Peach Financiers are a delightful and elegant French pastry that is perfect for any occasion. These small, almond-based cakes are made with a brown butter batter and fresh peaches, resulting in a deliciously moist and flavorful treat. With a crisp, golden exterior and a soft, tender crumb, Peach Financiers are a heavenly combination of nutty, buttery, and fruity flavors that will leave you craving for more.

Originating from the financial district of Paris in the 19th century, Financie...

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Ingredients

  • 3 ounces unsalted butter plus additional for greasing
  • 3 egg whites
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup almond meal
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour plus additional for dusting pan
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 12 small pieces of peeled peach

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 small cakes

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Generously butter a 12-muffin mini-muffin tin. Add a pinch of flour to each cup; shake to coat bottoms.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. The melted butter will get foamy. Keep pan moving to prevent burning, but continue toasting butter until it turns golden brown, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Whisk egg whites and sugar together in a large bowl. Whisk until sugar dissolves and egg whites get thick and foamy, 2 or 3 minutes. Mix in almond meal, flour, vanilla, and salt. Whisk in browned butter.
  • Fill muffin cups almost to the cop. Tap pan to eliminate any air bubbles.
  • Bake 5 minutes. Remove pan from oven, and top financiers with small pieces of peach. Transfer pan back to oven. Continue baking until browned, 10 to 12 more minutes.
  • Let cool at least 10 minutes before removing from the pan.
  • Nutrition

    115 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 15mg
    • Sodium: 40mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 24mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 86mg