Brown Butter Financiers
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Brown Butter Financiers are delicate, buttery cakes featuring browned butter as their star ingredient. These elegant treats combine butter, eggs, milk, flour and vanilla to create a tender crumb, finished with a dusting of confectioners' sugar and flaky sea salt. Ready in just 45 minutes total, including 15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of baking, they suit anyone seeking an impressive yet straightforward bake.
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Ingredients
- 120 gbutter(unsalted)
- 100 gsugar(granulated)
- 2eggs(large, at room temperature)
- 120 mlmilk(whole, at room temperature)
- 150 gflour(all-purpose)
- 5 gsalt(finely ground)
- 1 tspvanilla(pure vanilla extract)
- 20 gconfectioners' sugar(for dusting)
- 50 gunsalted butter(for browning)
- 10 gmilk powder
- 2large egg whites(at room temperature)
- 5 gbaking powder(unsalted)
- 2 gflaky sea salt
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190¼lc). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
Tip: For easy removal, use a non-stick spray or liners.
- 2
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Tip: Stir occasionally until the butter turns golden brown and smells nutty.
- 3
Remove the butter from the heat and whisk in the granulated sugar until well combined.
Tip: This will create a rich, caramel-like flavor.
- 4
Whisk in the eggs one at a time, followed by the milk and vanilla extract.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl after each addition.
- 5
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
Tip: Sift the dry ingredients to incorporate air and ensure even baking.
- 6
Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and whisk until just combined.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to dense financiers.
- 7
Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
Tip: Use a spoon or piping bag to create a smooth, rounded top.
- 8
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the financiers are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Remove from the oven and let cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- 9
Dust the financiers with confectioners' sugar and flaky sea salt, if desired.
Tip: These add a touch of elegance and balance out the richness of the brown butter.
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