Almond tiles
4 servings
30 minutes
Almond tile is an exquisite French cookie, thin and crispy, resembling traditional tiles. Its history begins in France, where pastry chefs aimed to create light and airy sweets with a refined taste. The main secret of this dessert is the roasted almond flakes that provide a rich nutty aroma and delicate crunch. The sweetness of powdered sugar and vanilla extract harmonizes with a light citrus note of orange zest. This cookie pairs perfectly with a cup of aromatic coffee or tea, and its elegant shape makes it a decoration for any dessert table.
1
Whip the egg whites with sugar and vanilla, add salt and flour.
- Egg white: 120 g
- Icing sugar: 180 g
- Vanilla extract: 5 ml
- Salt: pinch
- Wheat flour: 45 g
2
Add melted butter, zest (to taste), and pre-roasted almond flakes.
- Butter: 60 g
- Grated orange zest: 5 g
- Flaked almonds: 180 g
3
Grease the parchment with oil, allowing it to soak into the paper.
- Butter: 60 g
4
Spread the mixture with a teaspoon so that it spreads evenly. The layer should be thin, round in shape, approximately 9 cm in diameter. One teaspoon of the mixture per cookie.
5
Bake at 200 degrees until dark golden color, about 6-8 minutes. Allow to bake well.
6
To give the tile a curved shape, use a flat spatula to remove the cookie from the tray and place it on a rolling pin or bottle, basically on something cylindrical.
