Blueberry lemon friands
Delight your taste buds with these scrumptious Blueberry Lemon Friands! Made with buttery goodness, almonds, zesty lemon, and fresh blueberries, these light and fluffy treats are the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. Enjoy them as a delightful snack or a charming dessert. Ready in no time, they're sure to impress your family and friends!
Cook time 30 min
Prep time 20 min
Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter1/3 cup almonds
2 tbsp lemon zest
1 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose white wheat flour
3 egg whites
1 cup blueberries
Blueberry lemon friands are delightful treats that combine the tangy essence of lemon with the sweet burst of blueberries. These small, almond-flavored cakes are perfect for tea-time snacks or as a light dessert. They are relatively easy to make and require only a handful of ingredients. Follow this recipe to make approximately 12 friands that your friends and family will love.
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a friand or muffin tin thoroughly with butter or non-stick spray to ensure the friands will release easily after baking.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until it turns a light, nutty brown color. This will create a beurre noisette, or browned butter, which adds a rich flavor to the friands. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
Place the almonds in a food processor and blend them until they are finely ground into almond meal.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground almonds, lemon zest, powdered sugar, and all-purpose flour. Stir well to ensure the lemon zest is evenly distributed.
In a separate clean, dry bowl, whisk the egg whites until they are frothy and form soft peaks. This step is crucial for the lightness of your friands.
Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the dry ingredients mixture. Make sure to do this carefully to maintain the frothy texture. Next, fold in the cooled browned butter until just combined.
Gently fold in the blueberries. Be careful not to crush them too much as you incorporate them into the batter.
Spoon the batter into the prepared friand or muffin tin, filling each mold about three-quarters full to allow room for the friands to rise.
Place the tin in the preheated oven and bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until the friands are golden brown and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the friands to cool in the tin for about 5-10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your Blueberry Lemon Friands warm or at room temperature.
Tips:
- Ensure your butter is melted and slightly cooled before mixing it with other ingredients to prevent cooking the egg whites.
- Use a microplane grater to finely zest your lemons for the best flavor distribution.
- Gently fold in the blueberries to avoid bursting them and discoloring the batter.
- Almond meal can be substituted with finely ground almonds or almond flour for a slightly different texture.
- If you don’t have a friand pan, you can use a muffin tin. Just adjust the baking time accordingly.
By following this simple recipe, you can create delicious blueberry lemon friands that are sure to impress. The combination of almonds, lemon zest, and blueberries offers a harmonious balance of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Enjoy these friands fresh out of the oven with a cup of tea or coffee for the perfect treat!
Nutrition per serving
6 ServingsCalories 320kcal
Protein 4.13g
Carbohydrates 36g
Fiber 1.58g
Sugar 30g
Fat 18g
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