Friands

Delight your senses with these buttery, almond-infused friands—a sophisticated French-Australian treat that's perfect for elevating any occasion. These delicate, golden cakes are made with almond meal and just a handful of simple ingredients, creating a melt-in-your-mouth texture that's naturally gluten-light and irresistibly moist. Topped with fresh bursts of berries or a sprinkling of sliced almonds, friands are a visual and flavorful masterpiece. Ready in just 35 minutes, they’re the perfect pairing for your afternoon tea or coffee. Finish them with a delicate dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant touch your guests won’t forget. Whether you're baking for a special gathering or indulging in a solo treat, these friands will transform your dessert game.

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 125 grams Unsalted butter
• 185 grams Powdered sugar (icing sugar)
• 85 grams Almond meal (ground almonds)
• 55 grams All-purpose flour
• 5 large Egg whites
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 75 grams Berries (e.g., blueberries, raspberries) or sliced almonds
• 10 grams Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 12-cup friand or muffin tin with butter. Optionally, dust with a light coating of flour and tap out the excess.

Step 2

Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat or microwave it until fully melted. Set it aside to cool slightly.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, sift together the powdered sugar, almond meal, and all-purpose flour. Stir the dry ingredients until well combined.

Step 4

In a separate clean bowl, lightly whisk the egg whites just until frothy. You don’t need stiff peaks, just a loose foam texture.

Step 5

Add the frothed egg whites, cooled melted butter, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Gently fold everything together with a spatula until the batter is smooth and fully combined.

Step 6

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared tins, filling each cup about two-thirds full. Top each friand with a few berries or a sprinkle of sliced almonds for garnish.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the friands are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Allow the friands to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Optional: Dust the cooled friands with powdered sugar before serving for an elegant touch.

Step 10

Serve at room temperature with tea, coffee, or as a standalone treat. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(700g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2508.1

Total Fat 153.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 66.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 276.8mg	0%
Sodium 296.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 268.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.6g	0%
Total Sugars 206.6g
Protein 42.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 288.6mg	0%
Iron 6.3mg	0%
Potassium 1015.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.6%

Protein: 6.5%

Carbs: 40.9%