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Dessert Facile : La Recette Inratable du Mini Financier
Emma

Mini Financier

These French almond-based mini financiers are irresistibly moist, with a nutty browned butter aroma. A quick, beginner-friendly recipe that delivers elegant results in under 30 minutes using simple ingredients and the classic beurre noisette technique.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 20 servings
Course: Desserts faciles
Cuisine: French
Calories: 135
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 200g almond flour
  • 100g all-purpose flour
  • 150g granulated sugar
  • 125g unsalted butter (for beurre noisette)
  • 4 large egg whites
  • Pinch of salt
  • 4g baking powder

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F)
  2. Grease 20 mini financier molds with melted beurre noisette
  3. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat until golden amber with a nutty aroma
  4. Whisk egg whites and sugar until soft peaks form
  5. Sift almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt into a bowl
  6. Pour warm beurre noisette into dry ingredients, mix until smooth
  7. Fold in egg whites mixture gently
  8. Transfer to prepared molds until 2/3 full
  9. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden and firm
  10. Let cool in molds 5 minutes before unmolding
  11. Place on wire rack to cool completely

Notes

Use leftover egg whites from crème anglaise or mayonnaise for convenience
Browning butter in a dark pan prevents burning and enhances flavor
For crisper edges, bake on a preheated baking sheet
Store in airtight container up to 2 days