Rich & Nutty Financiers with White Chocolate & Macadamia
Easy Recipe for Delicious White Chocolate Macadamia Financiers
Today, I’m sharing a recipe for White Chocolate Macadamia Financiers, a delightful treat where the rich aroma of browned butter meets sweet white chocolate and crunchy macadamia nuts! These financiers boast a crisp exterior and a moist, tender interior, perfect for making at home.
Financier Batter Ingredients- 75g unsalted butter
- 60g egg whites (about 2 large egg whites)
- 60g granulated sugar
- 8g honey
- A touch of vanilla extract (optional, for enhanced flavor)
- 35g almond flour
- 25g cake flour (or all-purpose flour)
Sweet Topping Ingredients- Appropriate amount of macadamia nuts
- Appropriate amount of white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate
- Appropriate amount of macadamia nuts
- Appropriate amount of white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Start by placing 75g of unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Gently melt the butter, stirring occasionally, until it turns a nice golden brown color. Be careful not to burn it.
Step 2
Continue stirring with a spatula. Once the butter reaches a beautiful brown hue, as shown in the second photo, immediately remove it from the heat. To quickly cool the browned butter and halt the cooking process, place the bottom of the pan in a bowl of ice water. This helps develop its nutty flavor.
Step 3
In a mixing bowl, add 60g of fresh egg whites. Lightly whisk them with a whisk until just frothy. Avoid over-whisking at this stage.
Step 4
Add 60g of granulated sugar and 8g of honey to the whisked egg whites.
Step 5
Add a few drops of vanilla extract for an extra aromatic touch. While optional, vanilla extract significantly enhances the overall flavor profile.
Step 6
Using the whisk, mix the ingredients together until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth. Continue mixing until you no longer hear a ‘grating’ sound from the sugar granules.
Step 7
Sift 35g of almond flour and 25g of cake flour directly into the wet ingredients. Sifting helps prevent lumps and ensures a lighter texture.
Step 8
Gently mix with the whisk until no dry flour streaks remain. Be careful not to overmix, as this can develop gluten and make the financiers tough.
Step 9
Pour the prepared browned butter into the batter. Mix vigorously until the butter is fully incorporated and the batter is smooth and emulsified. Continue mixing until the batter is homogenous and doesn’t look separated.
Step 10
Transfer the batter into a piping bag. Carefully pipe the batter into your financier molds, filling each mold about two-thirds full.
Step 11
Arrange the macadamia nuts on top of the piped batter. Scatter pieces of white chocolate over the nuts and batter. These toppings will add wonderful texture and flavor as they bake.
Step 12
Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) for 18 minutes at 180°C (350°F). (Note: This is based on a Lakjin mini oven; adjust time and temperature according to your oven’s specifications.)
*Preheating: Top 200°C, Bottom 190°C
*Baking Stage 1: Top 180°C, Bottom 170°C for 5-10 minutes
*Baking Stage 2: Top 180°C, Bottom 170°C for 18 minutes, or until golden brown.
Step 13
Once baked, carefully remove the financiers from the molds and let them cool completely on a wire rack. While delicious warm, allowing them to cool fully enhances their signature crisp exterior and moist interior.
Step 14
Your delicious White Chocolate Macadamia Financiers, adorned with macadamia nuts and white chocolate, are now complete! Enjoy these delightful homemade treats with your favorite coffee or tea.
