Friands
Delight your senses with these buttery, almond-infused friands—a sophisticated French-Australian treat that's perfect for elevating any occasion. These delicate, golden cakes are made with almond meal and just a handful of simple ingredients, creating a melt-in-your-mouth texture that's naturally gluten-light and irresistibly moist. Topped with fresh bursts of berries or a sprinkling of sliced almonds, friands are a visual and flavorful masterpiece. Ready in just 35 minutes, they’re the perfect pairing for your afternoon tea or coffee. Finish them with a delicate dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant touch your guests won’t forget. Whether you're baking for a special gathering or indulging in a solo treat, these friands will transform your dessert game.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 125 grams Unsalted butter
- 185 grams Powdered sugar (icing sugar)
- 85 grams Almond meal (ground almonds)
- 55 grams All-purpose flour
- 5 large Egg whites
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 75 grams Berries (e.g., blueberries, raspberries) or sliced almonds
- 10 grams Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 12-cup friand or muffin tin with butter. Optionally, dust with a light coating of flour and tap out the excess.
Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat or microwave it until fully melted. Set it aside to cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the powdered sugar, almond meal, and all-purpose flour. Stir the dry ingredients until well combined.
In a separate clean bowl, lightly whisk the egg whites just until frothy. You don’t need stiff peaks, just a loose foam texture.
Add the frothed egg whites, cooled melted butter, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Gently fold everything together with a spatula until the batter is smooth and fully combined.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared tins, filling each cup about two-thirds full. Top each friand with a few berries or a sprinkle of sliced almonds for garnish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the friands are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the friands to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional: Dust the cooled friands with powdered sugar before serving for an elegant touch.
Serve at room temperature with tea, coffee, or as a standalone treat. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2508 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 153.8 g | 197% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.2 g | 331% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 277 mg | 92% | |
| Sodium | 296 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 268.7 g | 98% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.6 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 206.6 g | ||
| Protein | 42.6 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 289 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 1015 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
