Friand Recipe
Indulge your senses with our delightful Almond Friand Recipe – a culinary symphony of rich almond flavor, velvety texture, and a hint of sweetness. This easy-to-follow friand recipe promises a heavenly experience, bringing the charm of French-inspired pastries to your kitchen.
These petite almond cakes are elegantly molded into distinct oval or rectangular shapes using special friand molds, resulting in a presentation that is as charming as the taste itself. The exterior boasts a lightly golden crust, while the interior crumb remains moist and tender, creating a delightful contrast.
Friand Recipe
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Electric mixer optional
- Friand or muffin tin
- Spoon or ice cream scoop for batter
- Toothpick for testing doneness
- Wire rack for cooling
Ingredients
- 1 cup ground almonds
- 1&1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 5 egg whites
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- Confectioners' sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a friand tin or muffin tin generously, or use paper liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the almond meal, powdered sugar, and all-purpose flour. Mix well to ensure even distribution.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until they form stiff peaks. This can be done with a hand whisk or an electric mixer.
- Gently fold the whisked egg whites into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Add the melted butter and vanilla extract to the batter, and fold until the mixture is smooth. If desired, add the lemon zest for a citrusy flavor.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared friand or muffin tin, filling each mold about three-quarters full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 15-20 minutes or until the friands are golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the friands to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional: Dust the cooled friands with confectioners' sugar before serving.
Notes
Enjoy your homemade almond friands! These treats are perfect with a cup of tea or coffee.
