Browned Butter Financier Recipe

Stuart Tracy, executive chef at The Brasserie and Neighborhood Cafe at Parish in Atlanta, shares this 8-ingredient recipe for financiers, a small cake beloved by the French which gets a homestead twist with the addition of your favorite preserves and a blueberry garnish.

Browned Butter Financier

Yield: 4-6 servings

• 12 ounces powdered sugar
• 4 ounces almond flour
• 3 ounces cake flour
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 8 ounces egg whites
• 9 ounces butter, melted until just browned
• 1 ounces almond extract

Sift first three ingredients into a mixer bowl fitted with the whisk attachment. Stream egg whites into the bowl with the mixer on low to medium-low speed. 

Once the egg whites are well incorporated stream in the browned butter. When butter is emulsified add almond extract. 

Rest batter in the refrigerator for 1 hour. 

Line a quarter sheet tray with parchment and grease thoroughly (pan spray works great). Bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes. The top will be golden brown and spring back when gently poked with a finger. Cool for at least 1 hour, crumble with hands. Layer in desired vessel with a jam or compote of your choosing, whipped cream and toasted almonds. Top with fresh blueberries and slivered or sliced almonds.