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!

  • 01 Mar 2025
  • Cook time 30 min
  • Prep time 20 min
  • 6 Servings
  • 7 Ingredients

Blueberry lemon friands

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.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup butter
110g
1/3 cup almonds
40g
2 tbsp lemon zest
30g
1 cup powdered sugar
160g
1/4 cup all-purpose white wheat flour
30g
3 egg whites
100g
1 cup blueberries
150g

Instructions:

1. Preheat and Prepare:
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.
2. Prepare the Butter:
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.
3. Grind the Almonds:
Place the almonds in a food processor and blend them until they are finely ground into almond meal.
4. Mix Dry Ingredients:
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.
5. Whip the Egg Whites:
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.
6. Combine Ingredients:
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.
7. Add the Blueberries:
Gently fold in the blueberries. Be careful not to crush them too much as you incorporate them into the batter.
8. Fill the Pan:
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.
9. Bake:
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.
10. Cool and Serve:
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 Facts
Serving Size100 grams
Energy
Calories 320kcal16%
Protein
Protein 4.13g3%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 36g10%
Fiber 1.58g4%
Sugar 30g29%
Fat
Fat 18g22%
Saturated 9g29%
Cholesterol 44mg-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 140ug16%
Choline 9mg2%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg3%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg12%
Vitamin B3 0.44mg3%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg2%
Vitamin B9 7ug2%
Vitamin B12 0.01ug1%
Vitamin C 2.42mg3%
Vitamin E 1.84mg12%
Vitamin K 6ug5%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 27mg2%
Copper, Cu 0.10mg11%
Iron, Fe 0.42mg4%
Magnesium, Mg 24mg6%
Phosphorus, P 50mg4%
Potassium, K 110mg3%
Selenium, Se 4.46ug8%
Sodium, Na 30mg2%
Zinc, Zn 0.33mg3%
Water
Water 40g-
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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