Pistachio Rosewater Financiers
Pistachio Rosewater Financiers
Ingredients
For the Financiers
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 egg whites, large
- 1/4 cup pistachios, finely ground
- 1/2 teaspoon rosewater
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
For Garnish (Optional)
- 1 tablespoon pistachios, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rose petals
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour a financier mold or a mini muffin tin.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Continue to cook, swirling occasionally, until the butter turns a golden brown color and smells nutty (this is called brown butter or beurre noisette). Be careful not to burn it. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, almond flour, all-purpose flour, finely ground pistachios, and salt.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
In a separate medium bowl, lightly whisk the egg whites until just frothy (do not whip to stiff peaks).
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Add the frothy egg whites and rosewater to the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Gradually pour the slightly cooled brown butter into the batter, mixing until smooth and fully incorporated. Do not overmix.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the batter for at least 30 minutes. This resting period helps develop flavor and texture.
⏱️ 30 min
- 8
Spoon the batter into the prepared financier molds or mini muffin tin, filling each cavity about two-thirds full.
⏱️ 3 min
- 9
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The financiers should have a slightly domed top.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375
- 10
Remove from the oven and let cool in the molds for a few minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
⏱️ 2 min
- 11
Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar, sprinkle with chopped pistachios and dried rose petals, if desired, before serving.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Pistachio Rosewater Financiers
For the Financiers
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 egg whites, large
- 1/4 cup pistachios, finely ground
- 1/2 teaspoon rosewater
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
For Garnish (Optional)
- 1 tablespoon pistachios, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rose petals
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour a financier mold or a mini muffin tin.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Continue to cook, swirling occasionally, until the butter turns a golden brown color and smells nutty (this is called brown butter or beurre noisette). Be careful not to burn it. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
In a large bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, almond flour, all-purpose flour, finely ground pistachios, and salt.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
In a separate medium bowl, lightly whisk the egg whites until just frothy (do not whip to stiff peaks).
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Add the frothy egg whites and rosewater to the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Gradually pour the slightly cooled brown butter into the batter, mixing until smooth and fully incorporated. Do not overmix.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the batter for at least 30 minutes. This resting period helps develop flavor and texture.
⏱️ 30 min - 8
Spoon the batter into the prepared financier molds or mini muffin tin, filling each cavity about two-thirds full.
⏱️ 3 min - 9
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The financiers should have a slightly domed top.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375 - 10
Remove from the oven and let cool in the molds for a few minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
⏱️ 2 min - 11
Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar, sprinkle with chopped pistachios and dried rose petals, if desired, before serving.
⏱️ 1 min