Happy French Friday! It’s been a while since I’ve shared a recipe on a French Friday but here’s one a lot of people have been asking for. Financiers are small French “tea cakes” made with almond flour and a touch of all-purpose (plain) flour and have been a big hit in my recent online classes! People love how easy they are to make and how impressive they look!
Typically prepared in small, rectangular moulds (that resemble gold bars – they are said to be invented by an enterprising baker in Paris’ financial district in the 19th century who needed a snack to sell his clientele that was able to be eaten “on the go” so he used a shape that was a nod to the district), they work well in mini muffin tins too, creating a wonderful crispy crust to fluffy interior ratio, since most people wouldn’t buy a mould just for one specific dish.
Over the past year, I’ve worked with so many students in my online classes and have had to adapt to the ingredients/ equipment that they have on hand. It’s also been a great lesson in figuring out ingredient substitutes for allergies/ intolerances and I’ve learned a lot on that front, too. It’s always a great teachable moment when we figure out what people can do with what they have on hand/ what they can’t eat.
I’ve experimented with making these gluten-free and it’s pretty easy to substitute a gluten-free blend since there’s so little flour anyway. The nut-free version has been the source of much experimenting but I’ve recently had success with Nuts.com Pumpkin Seed Powder and Gluten-Free Oat Flour. (note: these are affiliate links but I’d recommend these products even if I didn’t receive a small percentage of the purchase price – at no extra cost to you. These are excellent products, with fast shipping!)
These are definitely NOT as sweet as regular financiers – the pumpkin seed powder (let’s not call it “flour”) lends a “healthier” (for wont of a better word!) taste, which is why you might want to swirl in some jam (like these jam swirl financiers) or pop a half a raspberry in the top. They are probably a more adult treat, than for children, I think, but if your kids can’t eat nuts, they are an excellent option too!
Nut-free, gluten-free financiers. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.Pumpkin seed financiers (gluten-free, nut-free)
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Have you tried making financiers yet?
Happy (French) Friday!
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