Honey-Hazelnut Financiers
Honey-Hazelnut Financiers is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Preheat oven to 350°.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPreheat oven to 350°.
Butter eight 3x2" mini loaf pans or a standard 12-cup muffin pan.
Toast 1 cup hazelnuts on a small rimmed baking sheet, tossing occasionally, until golden brown, 8–10 minutes.
Let cool (do not remove skins).
Pulse hazelnuts, flour, and salt in a food processor until finely ground.
Place 10 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan.
Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; add pod.
Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until butter foams, then browns (do not let burn), 5–8 minutes.
Discard pod and scrape vanilla butter into a medium bowl.
Whisk in honey.
Increase oven heat to 400°.
Whisk egg whites in a large bowl just to break up, add brown sugar, and whisk until mixture is smooth.
Fold in dry ingredients in 2 additions, then fold in butter mixture just until smooth.
Coarsely chop remaining 1/4 cup hazelnuts.
Scrape batter into pans and top with hazelnuts.
Bake financiers until golden brown and a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 15–20 minutes for loaves, 10–15 for muffins.
Let cool 5 minutes in pans, then transfer to a wire rack.
Let cool completely.
DO AHEAD: Financiers can be made 1 day ahead.
Store tightly wrapped at room temperature.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.