If you visit a patisserie in France, you will probably see Financiers, which are little rectangular tea cakes. They are similar to Madeleines in that you typically eat them at similar times during the day (with tea or coffee, as a snack or a sweet treat,) but they have an almond taste that Madeleines don’t have. Raspberry financiers are totally delicious, and very easy to make!
You will notice on the picture of my financiers that they are round, and not rectangular as typical in France. That’s because I could not find a financier pan in my local stores, so I had to settle for a muffin pan! (I later found out you can buy a financier pan on Amazon.) But, not too worry, despite being round, my financiers taste exactly the same as in France!
I am using a recipe by Jean-François Mallet (Simplissime Desserts).
- 2.5 oz. butter (70g)
- 2 Egg Whites
- 4 oz. granulated sugar (125g)
- 1 oz. All purpose flour (20g)
- 4 oz. Almond Flour (125g)
- 9 Raspberry (or more, as needed, depending on the size of your financiers)
- Preheat oven to 390 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Melt the butter until it becomes brown in color.
- Mix the all purpose flour, sugar, almond flour, and egg whites. Add the melted butter, and mix again until well-blended.
- Pour the dough into the cavities of the pan (make sure you butter them first to prevent the financiers from sticking to the pan.) Add the raspberries.
- Bake in the oven for 15–20 minutes.
- Let the Financiers cool down. Sprinkle with granulated sugar, and eat cold. Enjoy!
If you want your financiers to have the typical French rectangular shape, you can buy a financier pan on Amazon.
Financiers are great if you are having guests over. They are also a wonderful everyday treat for kids and adults alike!
Bon Appétit!
French Mom