Friand with blackcurrant

6 servings

30 minutes

Blackcurrant friands are a refined treat of French cuisine, captivating with their tenderness and airy texture. These small pastries, hailing from France, resemble financiers but have their unique charm thanks to the berry filling. Almond flour gives them a light nutty flavor, while blackcurrants add tartness and freshness, creating an amazing balance of sweetness and acidity. Their golden crust gently crunches while the inside is moist and fluffy. They can be served warm or cold and perfectly complement morning coffee or evening tea. These miniature delights will be an exquisite decoration for any feast and bring joy to every lover of refined desserts.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 280.5
• Proteins: 6.5g
• Fats: 18.9g
• Carbohydrates: 23.2g

Ingredients

• Almond flour: 70 g
• Wheat flour: 30 g
• Powdered sugar: 100 g
• Salt: pinch
• Butter: 90 g
• Egg white: 3 pc
• Blackcurrant: 100 g

Cooking steps

1. Melt the butter and cool it to room temperature.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 90 g

2. Preheat the oven to 180°C.

3. Grease the molds for friands/financiers/cakes with butter.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 90 g

4. Sift all dry ingredients into a bowl.

   Required ingredients:

   • Almond flour: 70 g
   • Wheat flour: 30 g
   • Powdered sugar: 100 g
   • Salt:  pinch

5. Whip the egg whites to soft peaks.

   Required ingredients:

   • Egg white: 3 pieces

6. Add oil and half of the egg whites to the dry ingredients, mix.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 90 g
   • Egg white: 3 pieces

7. Carefully mix in the second half of the proteins.

8. Add currants — fresh, frozen (no need to thaw), dried (soak in boiling water first, then dry).

   Required ingredients:

   • Blackcurrant: 100 g

9. Spoon into molds, bake for about 10 minutes (until golden; friands should spring back when pressed)

10. Serve warm or cold, store in an airtight container.