Brown Butter Pistachio Financiers Recipe

Name: Brown Butter Pistachio Financiers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 ounces unsalted butter, plus more for coating; 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for coating; 3/4 cup light brown sugar; 4 large egg whites; 3 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1/4 teaspoon pure almond extract; 1 cup toasted unsalted pistachios, finely ground; 1/2 cup cake flour; Pinch of salt; Sweetened whipped creme fraiche and fresh berries, for serving

Servings: persons

1
Preheat the oven to 400.
2
Butter and flour 36 mini muffin cups.
3
In a saucepan, cook the 7 ounces of butter over moderate heat, shaking the pan, until the milk solids begin to brown, about 5 minutes.
4
Scrape the butter and browned solids into a bowl and let cool.
5
Whisk in the brown sugar, egg whites, granulated sugar and almond extract.
6
In another bowl, whisk the pistachios with the 1 cup of all-purpose flour, the cake flour and the salt.
7
Fold the dry ingredients into the brown butter mixture until combined.
8
Spoon the batter into the muffin cups and bake for about 15 minutes, until risen but still slightly soft in the center.
9
Let cool slightly, then invert onto a rack to cool.
10
Serve the financiers with creme fraiche and berries.

865

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 ounces unsalted butter, plus more for coating, 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for coating, 3/4 cup light brown sugar, 4 large egg whites, and more.

Yes, Brown Butter Pistachio Financiers falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Brown Butter Pistachio Financiers

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